Male. Taken at Persac, Vienne, France on June 29th 2010. Click image for larger version.
(1/800th sec at F11. Approx 2.25x life size.)
Side view of male. Taken at Vienne, France on June 29th 2010. Click image for larger version.
(1/400th sec at F14. Approx 2.25x life size.)

© David Hastings

Description

Wingspan: 50 - 60 mm; Body length: 46 - 50 mm
 
This species is also known as the Small Pincertail. It is the most common Hooktail and the only one occuring in much of Europe. Males perched on a stream-side rock with their claspers raised are a typical sight in the summer.
 
It is found in southern and central Europe; it is local in the north, and is not found in Britain. Its prefered habitat is largely unshaded (usually rocky) rivers and streams. The flight period is from May to September.

Sightings

29-Jun-2010	:	Vienne, France
28-Jun-2010	:	Vienne, France