Tuesday, 21 of May of 2013

Four-spotted Chaser Libellula quadrimaculata

Length

43mm, Wings 76mm

Males

Thorax brown, no antehumeral stripes; abdomen brown, last 4 segments darker than the rest, yellow spots on sides; wings dark patches at nodes on leading edges and at bases of rear wings.

Gallery

Four-spotted Chaser Gallery

Habitat

All types of still water.

Behavior

Males often use 1 perch, fiercely territorial towards other dragonflies. Rapid mating in flight. Females drop eggs into water. Larvae 2 years.

Flight Period

Mid-May – mid-August.

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