''Orthetrum albistylum'' is a

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species, which occurs from central and south

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and

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. Its distribution is often patchy but in many areas it is common. The species has recently spread its range northwards to the Baltic Sea coast in Poland. The

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for this species is white-tailed skimmer. One of the ongoing threats affecting the habitat of Orthetrum albistylum is the production of crops. The water pollution associated with crop production is also having a direct effect on the quality of the habitat of this species.

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Libellulidae Insects described in 1848 Articles containing video clips {{Dragonfly-stub

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