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Common Darter dragonfly

30/07/2008 10:38:51

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Common Darter - Credit Wildlife Extra

The Common darter (Sympetrum Striolatum) is the most common dragonfly in the UK. Found throughout the UK (And most of Europe) from June to August, usually near still waters, but also on garden ponds and sometimes away from water completely, usually in woodland glades.

Legs are very dark and have a yellow stripe, and head has a black band. Females are orangey-brown.

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Female common darter - Taken on an Olympus SP800-UZ. Copyright Wildife Extra

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