Dragonflies (IMAGE)

University of Würzburg

Dragonflies

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Different coloured dragonfly species (from left to right): The Small Whiteface (Leucorrhinia dubia) is a dark species that flies mainly in spring and early summer. The Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens), a light-coloured species that flies mainly in midsummer. The Black Darter (Sympetrum danae), a dark species that flies mainly in late summer and fall.

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Christian Hof / Uni Würzburg

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