Common Darters

Flight period: end May to early October.
Common Darters are the most widespread of the dragonflies over lowland UK but they are absent from upland areas. They can be found in a wide range of habitats including ponds, lakes, ditches, canals, slow flowing rivers and brackish water. They can also be frequently seen some way from water.
Date: 9th July 2006
Location: Stow Maries Halt EWT reserve, Stow Maries, Essex
Common Darters are the most widespread of the dragonflies over lowland UK but they are absent from upland areas. They can be found in a wide range of habitats including ponds, lakes, ditches, canals, slow flowing rivers and brackish water. They can also be frequently seen some way from water.
Date: 9th July 2006
Location: Stow Maries Halt EWT reserve, Stow Maries, Essex
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