Common darter — size comparison

The common darter hunts small insects beside and away from water, making sorties from sunny plants and exposed perches. Adults occur late in the season. Larvae

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Length

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

Common darter

Sympetrum striolatum

40,5 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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Common darterBody length40.5 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.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Common darter — size comparison — facts and sources

The common darter hunts small insects beside and away from water, making sorties from sunny plants and exposed perches. Adults occur late in the season.

Larvae develop underwater and adult pairs cooperate in egg-laying. Male colours change with maturity; leg and body features also matter when distinguishing similar darters.

Measurement sources