White-faced Darter

Leucorrhinia dubia

Scarce & localized in Scotland, Northern England & Shropshire.

Mature Males have striking red and orange markings on the abdomen and thorax which become darker with age, whereas Young Males and Females have pale yellow markings.

All individuals have a conspicuous white frons at the front of the head.

The wings have a brown patch at the base and noticeable black pterostigma.

It may be confused with similar species, including the Black Darter (Sympetrum danae), Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) and Common Darter (Sympetreum striolatum), however is usually distinguishable by its white face patch.

Flies from Late May-July.