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  1. 08-09-2008 #1
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    If I'm correct with this being a Common Darter is there an easy way of separating it from its similar relatives.


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  2. 08-09-2008 #2
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    Yes The Ruddy Darter has all black legs
    The common Darter has cream and brown legs
    Nice shot.

    Here is a site that may help you
    http://www.brocross.com/dfly/dfspec.htm
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    Thanks Beryl and thats an excellent site for ID etc. Cheshire is quite close to our county of Lancashire......thanks again Beryl. I use the Dragonflies UK website but they are all good in their own right.


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    Your welcome Pete. I use this site a great deal . How ever it is still very difficult some times as they aren't all listed.
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    Cracking shot, well done.
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    Great shot Pete, missed it.

    I find that one good difference to spot between the Common and the Ruddy Darter is the body shape, the Ruddy being much thinner in the middle.
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  7. 16-09-2008 #7
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    Thanks everyone for comments and to you Rolf for the ID info.


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    What an excellent capture Pete, nice and sharp, well done
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    Thanks for nice/kind comment Babs.


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