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Golden-ringed dragonfly – Cordulegaster boltonii – La libélula tigre

April 25, 2023 by clive

Description The golden-ringed dragonfly – Cordulegaster boltonii – La libélula tigre is a large and distinctive dragonfly that belongs to the Cordulegastridae family. They are easily recognized by their black and yellow stripes. Males have yellow parts on the face and jaw, green eyes, a black thorax with wide yellow stripes on the back and … Read more

Red-striped oil beetle – Berberomeloe majalis – Aceitera

April 22, 2023 by clive

The Red-striped Oil Beetle – Berberomeloe majalis – Aceitera can reach a length of 6 cm. The basic colour is black with a red or orange stripe crossing each body segment. With the legs positioned towards the front of the body the cylindrical abdomen is dragged along the ground. There are tiny elytra on the … Read more

Montpellier Snake (Malpolon monspessulanus) Culebra bastarda

April 21, 2023 by clive

The Montpellier Snake can reach up to an overall length of 240cm although they average at less than 200cm and this species has the ability to emit a loud and persistent hiss if threatened. One striking feature of its narrow head is its aggressive looking face. This is created by a very pronounced “eye-brow” over … Read more

Southern banded groundling – Brachythemis leucosticta

April 18, 2023 by clive

Family: Libellulidae.
Scientific: Brachythemis leucosticta.
English: Southern banded groundling.
Spanish:

Description

The Southern banded groundling – Brachythemis leucosticta is a small species with an overall body color that ranges from yellowish to blackish-brown. The face of young males and females is yellowish-cream, and the thorax and abdomen are yellow-greenish with noticeable brown or black marks. As they age, males become black, and females become brown.

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I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain. My articles contain affiliate links that will help you reserve a hotel, bus, train or activity in the area. You don’t pay more, but by using them you do support this website. Thankyou!

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The Caminito del Rey