A mating pair of keeled skimmer dragonflies, Othetrum coerulescens, that were found by a solitary pool in a stream that had otherwise dried up in the

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A mating pair of keeled skimmer dragonflies, Othetrum coerulescens, that were found by a solitary pool in a stream that had otherwise dried up in the New Forest during the UK heatwave of 2018. The keeled skimmer favours waters found in peaty acidic areas. The male is When the dragonflies are joined in this fashion it is known as a copulation wheel and they can fly while in this position. Hampshire England UK GB

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