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Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa

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Broad-bodied Chaser Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jul 2021, 1:41 p.m. 18 Jul 2021, 10:03 a.m.
Broad-bodied Chaser Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa dylan Blaise Castle 8 Jun 2022, 9:15 p.m. 8 Jun 2022, 5:01 p.m.
Broad-bodied Chaser Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jul 2021, 1:41 p.m. 18 Jul 2021, 10:02 a.m.
Broad-bodied Chaser Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jul 2021, 1:41 p.m. 18 Jul 2021, 10:03 a.m.
Broad-bodied Chaser Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jul 2021, 1:41 p.m. 18 Jul 2021, 10:04 a.m.
Broad-bodied Chaser Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jul 2021, 1:41 p.m. 18 Jul 2021, 10:04 a.m.

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Species Description

Widespread and locally frequent throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Habitat includes: Places with shallow, still water such as ponds, the edges of lakes, slow moving rivers / streams, dykes etc. Flight period: Late May to Early August. Life story: Nymphs take 1 - 3 years to develop and lay partially buried in the bottom mud layer. It is quick to colonise new water sources and the larvae can survive in those which temporarily dry up.

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