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The '''Common darter''' is a species of [[dragonfly]] known by the scientific name '''''Sympetrum striolatum '''''. They are distinguish by the dark spots on the wings, narrow-bodies, bright red males and golden-brown females and immature adults.[http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent425/compendium/odonata.html]. The common darter is the most common dragonfly in Europe. Their life span is short, some of them lasting no more than a week or two, but in rare cases some live 6-8 weeks. The adult form is most active between mid-morning and mid-afternoon when the temperature is highest. | |||
'''Common darter''' is a dragonfly | |||
== Body Design == | == Body Design == | ||
[[File:Common darter body.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Scale of common darter on the table]] | [[File:Common darter body.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Scale of common darter on the table]] | ||
The common darter have pattern of red and orange on the abdomen of the male. This pattern is different from other dragonfly. [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/angela.tyrrell/Common_Darter.html] They have three pairs of jointed appendages, exposed mouth parts, an exoskeleton, and two pair of wings with many veins and cross veins. They have one pair of short antennae, abdomens that are long and slender, and large compound eyes. | The common darter have pattern of red and orange on the abdomen of the male. This pattern is different from other dragonfly. [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/angela.tyrrell/Common_Darter.html] They have three pairs of jointed appendages, exposed mouth parts, an exoskeleton, and two pair of wings with many veins and cross veins. They have one pair of short antennae, abdomens that are long and slender, and large compound eyes. Separate from other species, the common darter has black legs with yellow streaks. The length of the legs is approximately 3.8-4.3 centimeters.[http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/wildlife/c/common-darter/] The gills are located internally. The compound eyes of some dragonflies have up to 28,000 facets. Females will mate only with males that hold a territory. | ||
== Life Cycle == | == Life Cycle == | ||
