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Dragonflies - The Broad-bodied Chaser

First seen on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at Druridge Pools

These dragonflies are usually the first ones to emerge each year. They are around in May to July. The female has a bright yellow tail. At first glance, when in flight she looks like a hornet - the bright yellow is very striking. The males are powder blue and are similar to the Black-tailed Skimmer, but the chaser lacks the black tip to his tail and has yellow patches on the side. As the name suggests, it also has a broader abdomen (tail).