Male Common Darter Dragonfly - Sympetrum striolatum

            The male Common Darter is one of the most widespread of the dragonflies to be found over most lowland of Britain and Ireland and gets the name 'Darter' from the way this species will dart forward from a hovering position to catch its insect-prey. Can be seen on the wing from May to early November depending on the weather. The Latin name Odonata for the order of dragonflies is derived from the Greek "odonto" which refers to the strong teeth that can be found on the mandibles of most adults.
   

Taken on: September 5, 2021

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Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-3 II, f/5.0, 1/500 sec, 90mm (=135mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-3 II
Aperture:	f/5.0
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	90mm (35mm equivalent: 135mm)
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Windows Photo Editor 10.0.10011.16384
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