Libellula fulva Muller, 1764, (scarce chaser dragonfly)


23 Jul 2014 at OSGR: SZ09 in Dorset, England

Record SummaryVery old male, at rest
Found asMale imago
Date23 July 2014
OS grid refOSGR: SZ09
Lat/Lon50° 50’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland

Notes: The lack of mating scars on the abdomen of such an old male suggests it was a wanderer and not part of a population.

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