White dragonflyPlatycnemis latipes

It has a white (ivory-colored) abdomen with black terminal spots. The tibiae are broad. The female is lighter than the male and sometimes has a yellowish thorax.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Flying Season May - September

Dimension head-abdomen: 33-37 mm | posterior wing: 18-22 mm

Habitat It occurs in rivers and streams with a slow or moderate current.

Libelinha-branca © Avelino Vieira

Libelinha-branca © Avelino Vieira

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