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Female Keeled Skimmer - Orthetrum coerulescens

A smallish dragonfly fond of wet heathlands especially in the south and south-west England and in west wales. The male differs from the female by having a blue abdomen which is more slender than any other similar species. Can be found on the wing from early June to September.

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Uploaded on November 18, 2020
Taken on September 22, 2019