![]() The green snaketail (Ophiogomphus cecilia) has been evidented in Peskovski stream. It is endemic to Central and Southern Europe. Adult animals are up to 9 cm long and are recognizable by their black and yellow body. Due to the abundant population, Balkan goldenring is a qualifying species of the Natura 2000 site Goričko. Much more frequent is the Balkan goldenring ( Cordulegaster heros), which is found in the upper parts of the stream basin and forest streams, where its large larvae live buried in the sand. Rare is Sombre goldenring ( Cordulegaster bidentata). Along the upper part of a river basin and in forest marsh in May and June the large red damsel ( Pyrrhosoma nymphula) is flying. Its close relative, the beautiful demoiselle ( Calopteryx virgo), whose wings and body are entirely emerald to metallic blue, is more abundant along faster flowing streams. All are very adaptable to environmental requirements.Īlong the lowland streams, you will not overlook the banded demoiselle ( Calopteryx splendens), recognizible after a fluttering flight and wings with a large metallic blue spot. PodletnikĪmong the most abundant species of dragonflies in Goričko are the common bluetail ( Ischnura elegans), the azure bluet ( Coenagrion puella), the blue featherleg ( Platycnemis pennipes), the blue hawker ( Aeshna cyanea) and the broad-bodied chaser ( Libellula depressa). Dragonfly larvae can even prey on smaller fish.ĭamselfly and dragonfly T. All are harmless to humans, although they are very successful predators of smaller insects and aquatic animals. Dragonflies are bigger, more robust and rest with their wings spread diametrically apart. Damselflies rest their wings together, above their bodies. ![]() The diversity of dragonfly fauna depends primarily on the quality and preservation of the aquatic habitats.ĭamselflies are small, slender-bodied and both pairs of their wings are equally shaped. The waters are the important feature also in the lives of an adult dragonflies. Both spend the majority of their lives as larvae in water. Odonata are an order of insects with an incomplete metamorphosis that It includes two large groups damselflies and dragonflies. So far, 44 species have been recorded and which represents 3/5 of all species living in Slovenia.
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