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Northern Emerald Dragonfly

Somatochlora arctica

Near Threatened

About Northern Emerald Dragonfly

A rare dragonfly of northern bogs and moorland pools. Has brilliant emerald-green eyes and a bronzy-green body. One of the most northerly-ranging dragonfly species.

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One of the few dragonfly species adapted to breed in acidic bog pools with very low nutrient levels.

Distribution

Where Northern Emerald Dragonfly can be found

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Northern Emerald Dragonfly (Somatochlora arctica). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/northern-emerald-dragonfly

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