Large white-faced darter (male)

Found this gorgeous dragonfly today in Leersum the Netherlands 10-5-2020

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Ferdy Christant

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I looked up some more details and soon found: rare. Of course it is rare, you posted it :) Posted 5 years ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  I know Ferdy, guess I'm one of the luckiest naturalists in the Netherlands, did you know that we have 5 different white-faced darters in the Netherlands ?
  just for the record, I have all 5 of them on photo. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Well, there's a lot more to it than luck but you've established a reputation where "rare" is common for you.
    And no, did not know that, will patiently await them ;) Posted 5 years ago

The Large white-faced darter

The large white-faced darter or yellow-spotted whiteface is a small dragonfly belonging to the genus ''Leucorrhinia'' in the family Libellulidae. This species is 32–39 millimetres long and is the largest member of its genus in Europe. It is easily identified by the large yellow seventh segment of its abdomen.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by Paul Dirksen

By Paul Dirksen

Uploaded May 10, 2020. Captured May 10, 2020 10:13 in Langbroekerweg, 3956 Leersum, Netherlands.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II
f/11.0
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ISO1600
560mm