 Emperor
In Flight.
This big powerful Dragonfly can travel large
distances looking for food and new ponds. Look for
down curved tail in flight and black stripe down
centre of abdomen
Habitat. -
Ponds lakes, sand and Gravel Pits. Prefers large
expanses of water.
Size: length 78mm wings, 107mm
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 Brown Hawker
In Flight.
This animal is easier to identify as it is the
only one with smoky brown wings. It is often found
patrolling hedgerows for food from June to October
Habitat. -
Ponds lakes, canals, ditches, sand and Gravel
Pits.
Size: length 73mm wings, 102mm
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 Southern Hawker
In Flight.
Very inquisitive and will inspect all who encroach
their territory. This dragonfly can cope better
with cooler temperatures and often fly late in the
day.
Habitat. -
Ponds and garden ponds and canals.
Size: length 70mm wings 98mm
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 Common
Hawker
In Flight.
Not at all as common as its name implies this
dragonfly is more secretive
Habitat. -
Found in bog pools on moorland & heathland
mainly acidic conditions...
Size: length 74mm wings 95mm
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 Common
Darter
In Flight.
More often found perched on an overhanging twig
from where the red male will dart out to grab prey
or harry a rival. Females are more yellow brown.
Habitat. -
Found in a wide range of habitats.
Size: length 37mm wings 57mm
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 Broad Bodied Chaser
In Flight.
Broad abdomen makes this Dragonfly easy to
identify. Males are highly conspicuous around the
edge of pools. Females are a yellow brown and hide
away in brambles.
Habitat. -
Ponds, lakes canals and ditches often on newly
created waters.
Size: length 44mm wings 76mm
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 Damselfly's
In Flight.
Between May and September, -
Damselflies are all smaller than Dragonflies and
weaker flyers. They can in addition fold back
their wings at rest whilst dragonflies hold their
wings at 90 degrees
Habitat. - Flying along slow-flowing
rivers, lakes, ponds, roadsides, hedgerows.
Size: length 32mm wings 40mm
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 Common Blue
In Flight.
Occurs in large numbers alongside open water from
May to September. There are six blues which need
close examination to tell apart however the most
likely one is the common blue. Females are a dull
brown green colour.
Habitat. - Wide Range.
Size: length 32mm wings 42mm
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 Blue Tailed
In Flight.
Flys from may to September and can be active even
on cooler days. Females may have a body colour of
blue, rose or even violet. Immature males have a
green thorax which goes blue when mature.
Habitat. - Wide Range.
Size: length 31mm wings 40mm
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 Banded
AgrionIn Flight.
From May to September Male often first appears as
a large black butterfly with its fluttery weak
flight and large black wing spots. The females are
bright green with the males a more irridesant
blue.
Habitat. - Slow moving muddy bottomed
rivers.
Size: length 45mm wings 65mm |
