Common Darter

Common Darter - Dragonflies and damselflies
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: 15th July 2006

Location: Thrift Wood EWT reserve, Bicknacre, Essex

Common Darters


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