MacromediaMacromia splendens

The adult dragonfly is large and black, with yellow heart-shaped markings on its back. The eyes are metallic green. The female is more robust and has a more obvious yellow coloration on her body.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Vulnerável

Protected Species

Flying Season May - August

Dimension Head-abdomen: 70-75 mm | Back wing: 42-49 mm

Habitat Rivers with some width and depth and natural or artificial backwaters with vegetation on the banks.

Macromia  © Avelino Vieira

Macromia © Avelino Vieira

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