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| Orthetrum cancellatum (Linneaus, 1758) | ||
| Gewone oeverlibel | Black tailed Skimmer | L: 39 - 42 mm |
Relevant Dutch literature (Eng. summary) |
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Adult (male), Tolbert,
Groningen, July 30, 2006 |
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Adult eating Autographa gamma (Gammauil), Uffelter Binnenveld, Drenthe, August 4, 2007 |
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Adult (female), Zeijen, Drenthe, August 6, 2006 |
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Adult (female), Borger,
Drenthe, June 29, 2006 |
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Young (male), De Weerribben, Overijssel, May 24, 2009 |
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Adult (male & female), Diever, Drenthe, July 1, 2008 |
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Adult female dipping eggs at the watersurface with escorting male(left), Nieuw-Balinge, Drenthe, August 1, 2007 |
Habitat: Can be found everywhere. Most at standing waters with shores with some open patches.
Distribution: Most common anisopteran species in The Netherlands.
Flight Season: From June to half of August most abundant. From May to begin October.
Status: Very common in The Netherlands