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Scientific name: Libellula quadrimaculata
Size: Wingspan approximately 70mm
Distribution: Found throughout the U.K.
Months seen: May to August
Habitat: Ponds and lakes. Prefers more acidic water
Food: Flying insects
Special features: The name comes from the four dark patches on the wings. The Four-spotted Chaser has a narrow tapering brown abdomen with yellow sides. Although the Broad-bodied Chaser has similar wing patches, it has a much broader abdomen.
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