| Aeshnidae | ||
| Aeshna mixta (Latreille, 1805) | ||
| Paardenbijter | Migrant Hawker | L: 56 - 64 mm |
Relevant Dutch literature (Eng. summary) |
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Adult (male), Borger,Drenthe, September 7, 2007 |
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Adult (male), Taarlo, Drenthe, August 25, 2006 |
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Adult (male), Watermolenveen, Drenthe, August 6, 2006 |
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Adult (female), Hooghalen,
Drenthe, August 11, 2007 |
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Adult (female), Drouwen, Drenthe, August 28, 2007 |
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Adult (female), Drouwen, Drenthe, August 4, 2009 |
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Three resting adults (female& male + arrow) of a (hunting) group of about ten individuals, Drouwen, Drenthe, August, 2008 |
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Territorial adult (male), Breevenen, Drenthe, August 18, 2007 |
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Territorial adult (male), Breevenen, Drenthe, August 18, 2007 |
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Copula, Taarlo, Drenthe, September 15, 2006 |
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Ovipositing Adult (female),
Meppel, Drenthe, September 3, 2005 |
Habitat: Tolerates brakish water. A wide range of waters. Migrating species. Hunting in groups
Distribution: Can seen everywhere in the country
Flight season: Appearing late in year. Especially in August and September
Status: Very common