A Keeled Skimmer dragonfly
Orthetrum coerulescens Habitat Pools and streams in wet heathland sites are favoured. May be found resting low in heather at such sites. Threats Climate change: erratic rainfall. Pollution Abstraction and drainage. Status & Distribution Patchy distribution across Britain; more common in the west. Has been expanding its range in Scotland since 1990. Similar Species May be confused with Black-tailed Skimmer and Scarce Chaser. The Keeled Skimmer can be distinguished by its: paler wings spots. yellow costa (leading wing vein). pale antehumeral stripes on the back of the thorax. black keel.
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Location: Thursley Common, Lower House Road, Bowlhead Green, Thursley GU8 6NW ·
Photo credit: © Niall Ferguson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
Keywords: coerulescens, dragonfly, insect, keeled, orthetrum, skimmer
