This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

The metallic-green emerald damselfly can be seen from June to September around ponds, lakes, ditches and canals. Unlike other damselflies, it holds its wings half-open when perched.

A recent colonist to south east England, the metallic-green willow emerald damselfly spends much of its time in the willow and alder trees that overhang ponds, lakes and canals.

This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.