Bug FAQLarge White-faced Darter
Leucorrhinia pectoralis · Order: Odonata · Family: Libellulidae
Also called: Yellow-spotted Whiteface
The large white-faced darter is 32 to 39 mm long, making it the biggest European species in its genus. It can be spotted by the bright yellow seventh abdominal segment and lives along marshy edges, favoring water that is less acidic than that preferred by its close relative L. dubia. Its range stretches from western Siberia to parts of France, and in Britain it has only a handful of historic records, the most recent being two sightings in Suffolk in 2012.
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How to recognize it
Look for a large yellow seventh abdominal segment to identify this species.
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Size
Adults measure 32 to 39 mm in length, the largest of its European genus.
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Where it lives
It inhabits marshy borders and prefers water that is less acidic than that favored by the white-faced darter (L. dubia).
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Where it comes from
Its distribution runs from western Siberia to parts of France.
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More photos
Same family (Libellulidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_white-faced_darter
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