Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)


male Sympetrum sanguineum Photo © David Kitching 2005

photograph
female Sympetrum sanguineum Photo © David Kitching 2003

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Distribution map for Ruddy Darter
Large dot = Proven breeding,
Medium dot = Probable breeding,
Small dot = Possible breeding
Open rectangle = Pre 1980 records only
Red dots show tetrads in which species has only been recorded since 1991 or where breeding status has been raised since 1991.

Flight period histogram
Flight period


male Sympetrum sanguineum Photo © David Kitching 2005


Tandem pair of Sympetrum sanguineum. Note red face of male. Photo © David Kitching 2005


female Sympetrum sanguineum Photo © David Kitching 2005

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Last updated 2.1.2016