Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
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Hairy dragonfly
The UK's smallest hawker, the Hairy dragonfly is mostly black in colour, but has a distinctively hairy thorax. It can be found in grazing marshes and flooded gravel pits, and along canals…
Dragonfly walk
Join us at Upton Fen in search of dragonflies, with a county expert
Dragonfly watching and identification at NWT Thompson Water
A 4 mile walk led by County Dragonfly Recorder for Norfolk Pam Taylor to search for and identify a broad range of dragonfly species around the water on the nature reserve.
Wildlife Watch - dragonflies and damselflies
Join us for our July Wildlife Watch session, where we'll be tracking down dragonflies and damselflies.
Dragonflies and other insects with Wymondham Nature Group at Toll's Meadow
Come and discover some of the dragonflies and other insects at Toll's Meadow.
Southern migrant hawker
This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.
Downy emerald
This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.
Keeled skimmer
The Keeled skimmer is a dragonfly of heaths and commons with shallow pools. It has a skittish and weak flight, and is on the wing in summer and early autumn.
Frogbit
Frogbit looks like a mini water-lily as it floats on the surface of ponds, lakes and still waterways. It offers shelter to tadpoles, fish and dragonfly larve.
Common clubtail
The Common clubtail is on the wing in spring and summer. It is an elusive dragonfly that is easiest to see when it first emerges. It can be found along rivers in Southern England and Wales.
Common darter
The Common darter is a red, narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen throughout summer and autumn. It is hovers around all kinds of waterbodies, darting out to surprise its prey.