Identification key to male chaser, skimmer and darter dragonflies
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| Chasers (Libellulas)
Medium sized dragonflies, abdomen relatively short and broad usually with yellow spots along sides, wings have broad brown patch at base |
Skimmers (Orthetrums)
Medium sized dragonflies, abdomen greyish-blue, wings clear |
Darters (Sympetrums)
Small dragonflies, body red, yellow or black, often perch on marginal vegetation |