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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Dragonflies of Amwell
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Enjoy a dragonfly walk around Amwell Nature Reserve...
Dragonflies and damselflies
Find the best places to see dragonflies and damselflies, where to look, and how to tell the difference between the two.
Golden-ringed dragonfly
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
Dragonfly Week: Evening Pond Dipping & Dragonfly Walk for Adults
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An opportunity for adults to have a go at dipping in the lake at Whisby Nature Park to look for dragonfly nymphs and other freshwater invertebrates plus an evening stroll to watch adult…
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…
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Introduction to Dragonflies with Steve Cham
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Learn how to identify dragonflies
Emperor moth
An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…
Dragonfly Day Family Activities
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Drop into Whisby Education Centre for family activites and crafts all about dragonflies.
Fingringhoe - Dragonfly I.D workshop
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Want to know what the difference is between a Dragonfly and Damselfly? Or what's a Hawker or a Chaser? Join our guide Liz for a half day session to find out!
Fingringhoe - Dragonfly I.D workshop
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Want to know what the difference is between a Dragonfly and Damselfly? Or what's a Hawker or a Chaser? Join our guide Liz for a half day session to find out!