Large Red Damselfly

Flight period: April to August
The Large Red Damselfly is one of the three most widespread dragonflies in the UK and one of the first to emerge in spring. They can be found in most wetland habitats from acidic moorland bog pools to brackish ditches but they avoid fast flowing waters.
Date: 15th June 2008
Location: Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, Essex
The Large Red Damselfly is one of the three most widespread dragonflies in the UK and one of the first to emerge in spring. They can be found in most wetland habitats from acidic moorland bog pools to brackish ditches but they avoid fast flowing waters.
Date: 15th June 2008
Location: Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, Essex
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