Four-spotted chaser — size comparison

The four-spotted chaser is associated with vegetated ponds, clay pits and peatlands. Adults fly over and around water, hunting other insects. Larvae are aquatic

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Length

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Four-spotted chaser

Libellula quadrimaculata

47,5 mmAdult individual
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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Four-spotted chaserBody length47.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Four-spotted chaser — size comparison — facts and sources

The four-spotted chaser is associated with vegetated ponds, clay pits and peatlands. Adults fly over and around water, hunting other insects.

Larvae are aquatic predators using small invertebrates. Adults are observed chiefly from April to August.

Measurement sources