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Odonata of Brandon Marsh References: S. Brooks and R.Lewington (revised edition) Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Odonata list taken from the Annual Reports. |
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Abdomen:
29-35 mm
Hind wings:
35-41 mm
Flight Period:
Mid May to Early July
Description:
Its size, clear wings and black-tipped blue
abdomen (in males) are distinctive. Immatures and females have a
yellow abdomen with two prominent longitudinal black bands on the upper
surface. Older females become dark brown, occasionally with a grey-blue
pruinescence.
Areas:
All over reserve.
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