Broad-bodied Chaser

Libellula depressa

Libellula depressa, the broad-bodied chaser or broad-bodied darter, is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and central Asia. It is very distinctive with a very broad flattened abdomen, four wing patches and, in the male, the abdomen becomes pruinose blue.

Scientific name

Libellula depressa

Family

Libellulidae

IUCN status

LC