Large white-faced darter

Leucorrhinia pectoralis

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.
Large white-faced darter (male) Found this gorgeous dragonfly today in Leersum the Netherlands 10-5-2020 Geotagged,Large white-faced darter,Leucorrhinia pectoralis,Netherlands,Spring

Habitat

It inhabits marshy borders and prefers less acidic waters than its close relative the white-faced darter. It occurs from western Siberia to parts of France. From England, there was only one record in Kent in June 1859 until two sightings in May 2012 in Suffolk.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyLibellulidae
GenusLeucorrhinia
SpeciesL. pectoralis
Photographed in
Netherlands