Common Darter

Sympetrum striolatum

The common darter is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae native to Eurasia. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe, occurring in a wide variety of water bodies, though with a preference for breeding in still water such as ponds and lakes. In the south of its range adults are on the wing all year round.

Scientific name

Sympetrum striolatum

Family

Libellulidae

IUCN status

LC