Male. Taken near Petrovo, Bulgaria, on July 21st 2015.
(1/125th sec at f14. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings)
Male. Taken near Petrovo, Bulgaria, on July 21st 2015.
(1/500th sec at f14. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings)
Female. Taken at the Kresna Gorge, Bulgaria, on June 26th 2014.
(1/320th sec at f13. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings)
Female. Taken at the Kresna Gorge, Bulgaria, on June 26th 2014.
(1/160th sec at f13. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings)

Description

WS: 90 - 100mm (m), 106 - 116 mm (f); L: 77 - 84mm (m), 88 - 96mm (f)

The largest goldenring species, and one of the largest European dragonflies. Replaces the Common Goldenring in most of its range.

This species is endemic to south-eastern Europe, but its north-eastern range limits are poorly understood.

It prefers streams or sometimes small rivers, often in forests but also on open moors and heaths.

The flight period is from the end of May to late August.

Sightings

22-Jul-2015	:	nr Sandanski, Bulgaria
21-Jul-2015	:	nr Petrovo, Bulgaria
26-Jun-2014	:	Kresna Gorge, Bulgaria