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Friday, 10 June 2022

Golden-ringed Dragonfly

During a local walk today I found a male and a female Golden-ringed Dragonfly.

This is only the second time I have ever observed this species and both times were here in South Dorset.

They are on the wing between May and September. 

The female at 8.4cm long is the longest dragonfly species in UK. The male being 7.4cm.


Male

Female





 

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5 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"11 June 2022 at 06:55

    I'm not sure I even knew such a beast existed till I saw these excellent photos!

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  2. Roy Norris11 June 2022 at 13:01

    Thanks John. I didn't know until a couple of years ago.

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  3. Caroline 13 June 2022 at 15:14

    Beautiful photos of the dragonfly. Have a nice week !

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  4. Millymollymandy4 July 2022 at 15:01

    These guys are special - well done for finding one! Lovely photos too. :-)

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    1. Roy Norris4 July 2022 at 19:22

      Thanks Mandy. I had not seen them before moving South.

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