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$Tot 34-39mm, Ab 20-26mm, Hw 23-31mm.\nA familiar dragonfly in much of our area. Mature males are easily identified by their all-black legs and slightly clubbed, blood-red abdomen.\nOccurrence: \nGenerally common throughout, and among the commonest dragonflies in large parts of Europe, east to Siberia. Expending northwards in the United Kingdom.\nHabitat:\nMost waters with lush marshy vegetation, but generally avoids running or acid waters. Sites are often eutrophic and permanent, but also breeds in seasonally wet swamps.\nFlight Season:\nSeen as early as April and may in Turkey and northern Africa, but in northern Europe from early June; most abundant in August, although some may persist well into November.\n\nThis is the most common Darter in the Netherlands.$

An Autumn Meadowhawk basks in the autumn sunlight in Oswego County, NY.

Brown dragonfly standing on branch in nature

Dragonfly isolated on white background, Close up of Dragonfly insect

A Common Darter Dragonfly resting in sunlight

Dragonfly on a green stalk with a blue sky in the background. Dragonfly on the leaf of a plant in the morning light.

Sympetrum striolatum Common Darter Dragonfly Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

$Tot 35-44mm, Ab 20-30mm, Hw 24-30mm.\nOne of the larger Sympetrum species. In the field, males may be noticed because they seldom become as deeply red as other species and have a rather parallel-sided abdomen.\nHabitat: Wide range of places, especially preferring warm, stagnant waters. These are often shallow and bare, this species being a pioneer of newly created ponds. Occasionally in flowing or brackish water.\nFlight Season: May be seen all year in the Mediterranean. In Northern Europe, appears from early June, becoming abundant in July and flying into November. One of the last dragonflies to be encountered in autumn.\nDistribution: Common in most of our area, becoming less common relative to S. vulgatum in a north-easterly direction. Extends to Japan. Migrations are often seen and are sometimes massive.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands.$

macrophotography close up of a ruddy darter dragonfly perching on a reed stalk

Southern Hawker Dragonfly perched on a leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

Dragonfly perched on the top of the metal spike of a railing

Macro shots, showing of eyes dragonfly and wings detail. Beautiful dragonfly in the nature habitat.

A detailed closeup of a red dragonfly perched on a leaf, capturing the delicate wings and vibrant body in a natural wetland setting

A vibrant dragonfly rests on a dry branch surrounded by autumn leaves. The soft blurred background highlights the beauty of nature during the season.

The Common darter is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and can be seen late into the year.It can sometimes be mistaken for a Ruddy Darter but can be distinguished by the yellow markings on the legs with the Ruddy Darter having black legs.

Dragonfly Perched on the end of a Branch

Meadow in summer time: single meadowhawk ( Sympetrum) resting on top of a stem.

Dragonfly landing on the bottom of a boat.

Ruddy Darter Red Dragonfly perched on a reed leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

Brown hawker sits on the red berries of the mountain ash. Insect close-up in natural environment. Aeshna grandis. Dragonfly.

a dragonfly sits on a pine branch on a sunny day

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly on a red background

A yellow dragonfly at night under outdoor lamplight

An image of a Common Darter Dragonfly perched on foliage in sunlight. The Common Darter can be identified between the Ruddy Darter by yellow stripes on the legs whereas the Ruddy Darter has all Black legs.

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