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Southern Hawker dragonfly in St Peter's Churchyard - 8.7.2016

Southern Hawker dragonfly in St Peter's Churchyard - 8.7.2016
I am fairly sure that this is a Hairy dragonfly because, when it is magnified the hairs can be seen around its thorax. I initially thought that it was a Southern Hawker as the colouring and patterns are similar. If anyone can identify it with more certainty I should be pleased.
There is a second shot next-door.
20/7/2016 The identity of this dragonfly has been changed from 'Hairy' to 'Southern Hawker' following a discussion with an expert on another site. Southern Hawkers do have small hairs around the thorax and there are other distinguishing marks that confirm this identification.

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