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Dutch dragonflies
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| Sympetrum pedemontanum (Allioni, 1766) | |||
| Bandheidelibel | Banded Darter | L: 28 - 35 mm | |
| Relevant Dutch Literature (Eng. Summary): 1, 2 |  |
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Adult (male), Diever, Drenthe, August 5, 2007 |
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Adult (male), Diever, Drenthe, August 5, 2007 | |
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Adult (female), Diever,
Drenthe, August 5, 2007 | |
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Just emerged (female), Diever, Drenthe, July 24, 2008 | |
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Just emerged (male), Diever, Drenthe, July 16, 2009. Wingbands become shortly after emergence and are hardly to see in that stage. | |
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Young adult (female), Holten,
Overijssel, August 15, 2004 |
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Old adult (female), Diever, Drenthe, September 22, 2006 | |
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Old adult (female), Diever, Drenthe, September 22, 2006 | |
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adult (male), Diever, Drenthe, July 24, 2008 | |
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Adult (male & female), Diever, Drenthe, August 5, 2006 | |
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Adult (male & female), Diever,
Drenthe, August 5, 2007 |
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Habitat: Little streams, small, man-made running waters and in nutrient poor waters.
Distribution: Most records are concentrated in the southeast in the country. Last decade this species is expanding to the north and slightly to the west.
Flight Season: From the end of June to mid Oktober. Highest numbers in August and September.
Status: Scarce but increasing (Red List).