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Common Darter

Sympetrum striolatum

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Europe's most abundant dragonfly, with mature males turning bright orange-red. It is often the last dragonfly flying in autumn, sometimes into November.

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Mating pairs lay eggs by repeatedly dipping the female's abdomen into the water while flying in tandem.