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| Leucorrhinia pectoralis (Charpentier, 1825) | ||||
| Gevlekte witsnuitlibel | Yellow - spotted Whiteface Large White- faced Darter | L: 32 - 39 mm | ||
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Adult (male), De
Weerribben,
Overijssel, June 10, 2006 |
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Adult (male), De Weerribben, Overijssel, June 2, 2009 |
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Adult (female), De Weerribben, Overijssel, June 2, 2009 |
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Mating (male & female), De Weerribben, Overijssel, June 6, 2008 |
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Adult (male) attacked by a Four Spotted chaser Libellula quadrimaculata, De Weerribben, Overijssel, June 10, 2006 |
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Young adult (male), De Weerribben, Overijssel, May 22, 2005 |
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Young adult (female), De
Weerribben,
Overijssel, May 16, 2004 |
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Adult (old female), Woldlakebos,
Overijssel, July 29, 2006 Old individuals are very dull but the S7 spot may be less apparent. |
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Dead adult, De
Weerribben,
Overijssel, June 2, 2009 |
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De Weerribben, May 29, 2004 |
Habitat: Less acidic and poor nutrientpoor like the other Leucorrhinia species dubia and rubicunda. Clear waters in peatbogs, forest lakes, marshy ditches with lush and varied with emergent and submerged plants.Sometimes in mesothropic waters in coastal dunes.
Distribution: In the north of the province Overijssel there are large and stable populations. In other parts in The Netherlands wanderers can be seen everywhere.
Flight Season: Highest numbers in June but can be seen from May to the end of July.
Status: Fairly rare and declining. Red Listed as endangered.