Libellula depressa (Broad-bodied Chaser)

Chasers are characterized by distinctive dark triangular patches at the root of the hind-wings. This is also one of the potentially confusing pruinose characters (or prunes, as Carol and I call them affectionally).

Id Notes

  • Very broad, flattened abdomen
  • Dark triangular patches on inboard of hind-wing
  • Dark bars on inboard of fore-wing
  • Dorsal surface of abdomen covered in blue pruinosity (mature ♂)

male immature male female

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