Female Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum), perched on the dried seedhead of a plantain or similar wildflower. She has a pale yellowish thorax with muted markings and clear wings with visible venation. Its abdomen is slim and shows hints of pale brown and grey striping.
Shot at Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust Brockholes in Samlesbury, near Preston, UK.
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Shot at Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust Brockholes in Samlesbury, near Preston, UK.
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