Common Darter

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: 13th September 2024
Location: Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, Noak Bridge, Essexx
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: 13th September 2024
Location: Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, Noak Bridge, Essexx
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