Female Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly - Libellula depressa
Can be seen on the wing from mid May to early August, found widespread and sometimes common in the southern half of Britain and is slowly spreading northwards and can be found in its preferred habitat of ditches, pools, ponds and lakes. The male differs from the female by having a powdery blue abdomen with yellow spots along the body. The male will often return to the same sunlit perch and will defend its territory by flying of to intercept any possible intruders.
Female Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly - Libellula depressa
Can be seen on the wing from mid May to early August, found widespread and sometimes common in the southern half of Britain and is slowly spreading northwards and can be found in its preferred habitat of ditches, pools, ponds and lakes. The male differs from the female by having a powdery blue abdomen with yellow spots along the body. The male will often return to the same sunlit perch and will defend its territory by flying of to intercept any possible intruders.