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Eastern white-faced darter

Eastern white-faced darter

Leucorrhinia albifrons

A species of Whitefaces

Leucorrhinia albifrons, the dark whiteface, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in Austria, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine. Its natural habitats are shrub-dominated wetlands, swamps, intermittent freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Attributes of Eastern white-faced darter
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
White
Habitat
Shrub-dominated wetland; swamp; intermittent freshwater lake; freshwater marsh
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Eastern white-faced darter
Stable population
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Distribution Area of Eastern white-faced darter
Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
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Predators of Adult Eastern white-faced darter
Birds, spiders, wasps, frogs, dragonflies, mantis
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Interesting Facts About Eastern white-faced darter
Eastern white-faced darter can regulate its internal temperature by adjusting the angle of its body relative to the sun, allowing it to be active when others cannot.
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Scientific Classification of Eastern white-faced darter
Class
Bugs
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Order
Odes
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Family
Skimmers
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Youth Habitat of Eastern white-faced darter
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Eastern white-faced darter
Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater Habitats
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When is the Best Time to Observe Eastern white-faced darter
The best time to find adult eastern white-faced darter is during warm sunny days, preferentially in the morning and early afternoon when they are most active.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Eastern white-faced darter
Adult eastern white-faced darter prefer to be active on warm, sunny days with little wind. Overcast or rainy conditions make them less active and harder to find.
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How and Where Can You Find Eastern white-faced darter at Different Life Stages
Egg Eastern white-faced darter eggs are laid in or near water bodies. To find them, search around the edges of ponds, lakes, or in slow-moving streams by examining water plants or submerged detritus.
Naiad Eastern white-faced darter naiads live in water and are aquatic predators. Gently scoop sediment at the bottom of clean, still, or slow-moving waters with a net to find them.
Adult Adult eastern white-faced darter can be found near bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, and marshes. Search for them perched on vegetation or patrolling the air in sunny weather during their flight time which is late spring and summer.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Purpose
Feed Itself
Eastern white-faced darter is an impressive hunter both in its naiad and adult stages, relying on its predatory instincts to stalk, capture, and consume a variety of prey. During its naiad stage in the water, it ambushes aquatic insects, while as an adult, it adeptly snatches smaller air-borne insects mid-flight using precise and swift movements.
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