IDENTITY RECORD

Aeshna isoceles

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Aeshna isoceles

DescrIption

A medium-sized dragonfly, I measure between 62 and 66 mm on average. I have pretty emerald eyes that contrast with my red-brown body. My name comes from the small yellow triangular mark on my second abdominal segment.

Behavior

Diet

I live on small invertebrates.

Reproduction

I lay my eggs on aquatic plants that hatch about six weeks later. My larvae live hidden in plants in shallow water for one to three years.

Where and when can you find me in the reserve ?

Habitat

You can generally find me near lakes, ponds and slow-moving water like ox-bows. I prefer areas with an abundance of riparian vegetation (reeds, bulrushes, sedges).

When to spot me

You can find me on the wing from May to August.

Conservation status

• Red list of Odonata in metropolitan France: Least Concern (LC).
• Red list of endangered Odonata in Alsace: Vulnerable (VU).