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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. It is quick to colonise new water sources and the larvae can survive in ones which temporarily dry up.