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Vagrant Darter - front view, Heesch, Netherlands -
Female Vagrant darter - macro view, Heesch, the Netherlands -
Vagrant Darter closeup -
Vagrant Darter macro -
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Vagrant Darter wings on fire -
How a Darter stays horizontal -
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Vagrant Darter in a good mood, Netherlands -
Vagrant Darter - side view, Heesch, Netherlands -
Female Vagrant darter on hunting spot - III, Heesch, the Netherlands -
Vagrant Darter wings up -
Vagrant Darter extreme closeup of head -
Female Vagrant darter on hunting spot, Heesch, the Netherlands -
Female Vagrant darter on hunting spot - II, Heesch, the Netherlands -
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Vagrant Darter (presumed) side view on leaf -
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Vagrant Darter landing with eye contact
Vagrant Darter
Sympetrum vulgatum
The Vagrant Darter, ''Sympetrum vulgatum'', is a European dragonfly. The species takes it English name from its habit of occasionally appearing as a rare vagrant north of its normal range. However, it likely to be under-recorded because it is very similar to the Common Darter, ''S. striolatum''.
In central and northeast Europe, the species is common. In breeds in standing water.
In central and northeast Europe, the species is common. In breeds in standing water.