Libellula quadrimaculata – Ruskohukankorento – viervlek

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Very common species, easy to recognize: two black spots on each wing.

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Larval excuvia were found in all the larger lakes in the area. Larvae overwinter 1-3 times.

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Typically rests on twigs or sticks near the shore, where it returns after a short flight.


Figure 1. Distribution map exuviae L. quadrimaculata.