Ecology
Dragonfly species you may see on the Green
Ecology
Dragonfly species you may see on the Green
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Broad-bodied Chaser
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One of the easier dragonflies to identify, as it has a flattened body, which makes it look a bit fat. The male has a blue body, whilst the female is a green/brown colour. They can be found flying May - August, by the brook or along the boundary edges of the Green, where there is water.
For further information visit british-dragonflies.org.uk, good images but can be slow to load.
Common Blue Damselfly
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As the name suggests, this is a very common species of damselfly with an intense blue colour and distinctive black markings. It can often found flying near to the brook, or sitting on some of the rushes.
For further information visit british-dragonflies.org.uk, good images but can be slow to load.
Common Darter
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This species has a narrower body than some of the other dragonflies. The adult male has a lovely red colour but be warned, it can be confused with other similar looking red darters. The female and immature males are much more yellow brown in colour. They fly quite late into the year if the weather is mild, and I have even seen them on the Green in late October!
For further information visit british-dragonflies.org.uk, good images but can be slow to load.
Large Red Damselfly
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This bright red damselfly is quite a common sight on the Green, especially near to the brook. The male is red and has distinctive black bands at the base of the body. The females however, are often darker and in some cases can be totally black.
For further information visit british-dragonflies.org.uk, good images but can be slow to load.
Migrant Hawker
Image courtesy of Bob Russon, Lichfield & District Local RSPB Group
This stunning dragonfly can occasionally be found on the Green. Hawkers are some of the fastest flying dragonflies and so it can be quite difficult to get a positive ID, unless they decide to rest for a few minutes!
For further information visit british-dragonflies.org.uk, good images but can be slow to load.
Southern Hawker
Image courtesy of Bob Russon, Lichfield & District Local RSPB Group
The photograph shown, is of an immature southern hawker and so has much lighter markings than the adult (which is more blue/green). This is a large dragonfly and is quite inquisitive, so if you ever have a dragonfly that comes towards you and checks you out, it is probably a southern hawker!
For further information visit british-dragonflies.org.uk, good images but can be slow to load.
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