Blue-tailed Damselfly

Flight period: mid May to early September.
Blue-tailed Damselflies are a widespread and common species of damselfly in much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. They can be found around lakes, ponds, canals and ditches, being less common on flowing water and in exposed and upland sites. They can also tolerate some saline and polluted waters.
Date: 2nd June 2006
Location: Chafford Gorges EWT reserve, Grays, Essex
Blue-tailed Damselflies are a widespread and common species of damselfly in much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. They can be found around lakes, ponds, canals and ditches, being less common on flowing water and in exposed and upland sites. They can also tolerate some saline and polluted waters.
Date: 2nd June 2006
Location: Chafford Gorges EWT reserve, Grays, Essex
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