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Scarce Chasers
Latin name: Libellula fulva Size: Wingspan approximately 75mm Distribution: Rare. Found in the south and east of England. Months seen: late May to late July. Habitat: Slow moving rivers, ponds, lakes and gravel pits with plenty of aquatic vegetation. Food: Flying insects Special features: Female Scarce Chaser dragonflies are an orange-brown colour with a line of elongated black triangles along the top of the abdomen. Male Scarce Chaser dragonflies are dark grey. The abdomen is light blue with a dark grey tip. Both the males and females have dark brown patches at the bases of the wings and a brown blush at the wing tips.
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