Male. Taken in the Brenne, France on June 25th 2010. Click image for larger version.
(1/160th sec at F11. Approx 2x life size.)
Female. Taken in the Brenne, France on June 24th 2010. Click image for larger version.
(1/200th sec at F10. Approx 1.5x life size.)

© David Hastings

Description

Wing span: 66-76 mm; Body length: 45-50 mm
 
This species is very similar to O. cancellatum, but is sleeker and paler. Both sexes have white appendages, which are most obvious in the female. The female's S10 is also white. The male has a pale band on the thorax.
 
Behaviour is like that of O. cancellatum. Males often sits on open ground near water, making very fast, low flights.
 
It is mainly a species of south-eastern Europe but is also found in central and southern France. It is not present in Britain. Generally it prefers open ponds and lakes. The flight season is from mid-May to mid-September.

Sightings

24-Jun to 29-Jun-2010

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The Brenne and Vienne, France