Libellula depressa. (Linnaeus, 1758). Broad-bodied Chaser.
A very common species found throughout Europe into Asia. Its chief characteristic
being a shorter, broad, flattened abdomen, with the female almost oval. Males are blue,
the immature female yellow, turning dark with yellow patches on central abdomen.
A very fast skimmer over standing water as seen in the photographs.







Male. Peloponnese, Greece. 5.7.17.

