| ADULT |
Wingspan - 100mm. Approximate overall
length - 70mm. Both sexes have thick, lime-green antehumeral
stripes. Both have green markings on a dark background with the
male having blue stripes on segments 9 and 10 rather than green
spots. The wings are black veined and clear becoming amber with
age. On segment 2 there is a distinct yellow triangle. |
| LARVA |
38-48mm when fully grown. Quite
abundant and located within aquatic vegetation from which they will make
sorties in search of prey such as tadpoles. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
A curious species that will approach an
observer within 2 or 3 feet. Territorial and a late flyer, usually
until dusk and occasionally beyond. |
| HABITAT |
Woodland glades when hunting but prefers
well vegetated water when breeding. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
June to October. |
| STATUS |
Common towards south becoming more local
towards the north. Absent from Ireland. |
