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| Lestes sponsa (Hansemann, 1823) | ||
| Gewone pantserjuffer | Common Spreadwing (Common Emarald Damselfly) | L: 35 - 39 mm |
Relevant Dutch Literature (Eng. Summary) |
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Adult (male), Weerribben, Overijssel, August 5, 2007 |
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Adult (male), Den Helder,
Noord-Holland, August 22, 2005 |
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Adult (male), Borger, Drenthe, August 23, 2007 |
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Adult (female),
Taarlo, Drenthe, July 6, 2006 |
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Adult (female) with rare blue
pruinose thorax, Taarlo, Drenthe, August 17, 2004 |
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Adult (male & female), Taarlo, Drenthe, July 12, 2005 |
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Adult (male & female), Uffelter Binnenveld, Drenthe, August 5, 2006 |
Habitat: Almost any standing water with upright stems of reeds, rushes and other emergent vegetation on the boggy surrounds to a lake, pond or canal.
Distribution: Widely distributed in almost the country
Status: One of the most common species in the Netherlands