Ruddy Darter - newly emerged female.
16.8.2023.
A newly emerged female Ruddy Darter dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum) in it's teneral stage.
In this stage the creature lacks full adult colouration, has a soft cuticle and often has shiny wings.
Idle Valley Nature Reserve.
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Uploaded on August 16, 2023
Taken on August 16, 2023
Ruddy Darter - newly emerged female.
16.8.2023.
A newly emerged female Ruddy Darter dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum) in it's teneral stage.
In this stage the creature lacks full adult colouration, has a soft cuticle and often has shiny wings.
Idle Valley Nature Reserve.
292
views
3
faves
1
comment
Uploaded on August 16, 2023
Taken on August 16, 2023