Ruddy darter  (Sympetrum sanguineum)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Biology

Ruddy darters appear late in the season, usually towards the end of June and have gone by early September. The mating adults often fly coupled, and perform a dipping flight over the water, the female releasing eggs which the male has fertilised. The larvae spend a year beneath the surface before emerging to hatch into adults.

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