10,824 observationsLeast Concern
Scarce Chaser
Libellula fulva
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Libellula
About
The Scarce Chaser (Libellula fulva) is a species of dragonfly. The adult male has a bright blue abdomen with patches of black, while the adult female and juvenile male each have a bright orange abdomen. It is about 45 mm in length with an average wingspan of 74 mm. It is distributed throughout Europe. This dragonfly is considered a species of special concern in Great Britain due to loss of its specific ideal habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scarce Chaser is Libellula fulva.
- Scarce Chaser belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scarce Chaser belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Scarce Chaser belongs to the class Insecta.
- Scarce Chaser belongs to the order Odonata.
- Scarce Chaser belongs to the family Libellulidae.
- Scarce Chaser belongs to the genus Libellula.