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damselfly, a dragonfly insect, North China

Red dragonfly is holding a piece of reed.

$General: The Large Red Damsel is the first sign of spring in much of Europe, where it is a common Species.\nField characters: Tot 33-36mm, Ab.25-30mm, Hw 19-24mm. Somewhat larger and more robust than Enallagma cyathigerum. Both sexes have a red abdomen, with only the last segments largely black.\nHabitat: Wide range of waters, with the highest abundance in well-vegetated, standing water.\nFlight Season: One of the earliest species in Northern Europe. From April to August, most abundant in May and June.\n\nIn the Netherlands this is a common Species in the described Habitats.\nThe Picture is made in my Garden Pond.$