| Libellulidae | ||
| Sympetrum depressiusculum (Sélys, 1841) | ||
| Kempense heidelibel | Spotted Darter Marshland Darter | L: 29 - 34 mm |
| Relevant Dutch literature (Eng. summary) | ||
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Adult (male), Torki by Przemysl, South-eastern Poland, August 8, 2006
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Adult (young male), De Plateaux, Noord-Brabant, August 9, 2008 |
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Adult (female), De Plateaux, Noord-Brabant, August 9, 2008 |
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Adult (young male), De Plateaux, Noord-Brabant, August 9, 2008 |
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Adult (territorial male), De Plateaux, Noord-Brabant, August 9, 2008 |
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Adult (territorial young male), De Plateaux, Noord-Brabant, August 9, 2008 |
Habitat: Standing waters with a marshy periphery.
Distribution: Very local and a poorly dispersing species. Restricted to one area in the south-east.
Flight Season: Mid-July to mid-October. Most abundant in August.
Status: Very rare in The Netherlands (Red List).