Broad-bodied chaser — size comparison

The broad-bodied chaser visits ponds and other small waters, including newly formed ones. Adults catch insects in flight and return to suitable waterside perche

Silhouette comparison

Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Broad-bodied chaser

Libellula depressa

43,5 mmAdult male
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Broad-bodied chaserBody length43.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Broad-bodied chaser — size comparison — facts and sources

The broad-bodied chaser visits ponds and other small waters, including newly formed ones. Adults catch insects in flight and return to suitable waterside perches. Males may guard shoreline sections and respond to rivals.

Larvae develop underwater. Adult colours change with age and differ between sexes.

Measurement sources