| Scientific Name |
Crocothemis erythraea |
| Status & Distribution |
First recorded in 1995. Rare migrant; most records from the south of England. |
| Habitat |
Found near shallow, still waters such as small pools, rice paddies and drainage channels. |
| Flight Period |
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| Adult Identification |
Length: 33-44mm Flat, broad body. Pale pterostigma (wing spots). Eyes are blue on the bottom. Orange colouration at base of hind wing. Male: vividly bright scarlet body, head, legs and leading wing veins. Females: yellow-brown body, head and legs. Conspicuous pale antehumeral stripes on the back of the thorax. |
| Similar Species |
May be mistaken with other Darters. Can be distinguished by: Broad, flat body. Male: body, head and legs bright red. Female:yellow legs and pale antehumeral stripes on the thorax. |