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    Default Female Common Darter - Sympetrum striolatum

    Spotted this on Silchester common this afternoon between jobs. It was on the edge of the car park and practically impossible to see.
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    You must have good eyes - they are tiny as well as dark!!!

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    I think I may be wrong on this, may be an immature Female Common Darter, have now changed the title from Black Darter.
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    It's a common Darter They have cream and brown strips on their legs.
    Great shots too.

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