Insect · GBIF taxon 1428280
Banded Darter
Sympetrum pedemontanumAlso known as Banded Meadowhawk
Banded darters flutter over shallow ditches, sunny ponds, and vegetated marshes across Eurasia. Males display intense scarlet abdomens complemented by broad dark brown bands across the tips of all four wings, while females wear warm golden-yellow tones. Adults spend warm afternoons darting from low perches to capture small flies before returning to the same sunlit stem.
DragonflyWing-BandedFreshwater
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mosquitoes
- Midges
- Small flies
Predators
- Birds
- Frogs
- Spiders
ThreatsWetland drainage, agricultural runoff, and water pollution
HabitatsShallow ponds, slow-moving streams, ditches, and flooded meadows
Life span1–2 years (mostly in nymph stage; adults live 1–2 months)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderOdonata
- FamilyLibellulidae
- GenusSympetrum
- SpeciesSympetrum pedemontanum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Patience at the Water's Edge: Perches on low stems near shallow water, returning to the same spot repeatedly.
- Check the Wings: Look for the conspicuous dark brown band spanning the outer third of each wing.
- Best Viewing Hours: Search during warm, sunny afternoons when adults actively hunt and court.
Competitor (c) Ludivine Lamare, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ludivine Lamare · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Thomas Bresson, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Frank Sengpiel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Frank Sengpiel · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved · cc0
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