Male. Taken at Biais, Vienne, France on June 28th 2010. Click image for larger version.
(1/800th sec at F11. Approx 2.5x life size.)
Female. Taken at Persec, Vienne, France on June 28th 2010. Click image for larger version.
(1/160th sec at F14. Approx 2.5x life size.)

© David Hastings

Description

Wingspan: 54 - 62mm; Body length: 34 - 38mm
 
This species is not as club-tailed as other Gomphus species; S8 and S9 are scarcely expanded. It has pale yellow markings, sometimes tinged greenish. The eyes are pale blue, and the pterostigma are orangey-brown. The interpleural stripe (anterior of the metastigma) is a complete curvy black line between the forewing base and midleg.
 
This species is endemic to south-western Europe. It has spread north and east of the Rhine, probably as a result of the creation of artificial habitats. It can be found in all kinds of standing and slow-moving waters, such as gravel and sand pits. The main flight period in the north is May and June.

Sightings

28-Jun-2010

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Vienne, France