A rare dragonfly species endemic to European wetland ecosystems, characterized by distinctive white facial markings and precise flight patterns.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Oligotrophic to mesotrophic standing water bodies, including acidic peat bogs, small lakes, forest pools, and slow-moving streams in temperate forest and woodland regions of Europe.
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator and predatory invertebrate in aquatic and riparian ecosystems, controlling insect populations and serving as bioindicator of wetland habitat health.
Morphology
SKIN COATExoskeleton with chitinous cuticle, providing protection and water resistance
LIMBS WINGSFour transparent, membranous wings with dark pterostigma, capable of precise hovering and rapid directional changes
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, short antennae, specialized mandibular structures for predation
BODY STRUCTURESlender body length 36-42 mm, with robust thorax and segmented abdomen, predominantly dark brown to black coloration with white and red markings
