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| (Linnaeus 1758) | (Linnaeus 1758) | (Linnaeus 1758) |
| Odonta - Anisoptera | Odonta - Anisoptera | Odonta - Anisoptera |
| Four-spotted Chaser- Libellula quadrimaculata | Four-spotted Chaser- Libellula quadrimaculata | Four-spotted Chaser- Libellula quadrimaculata |
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UK Status: Resident Distribution: This dragonfly is common throughout much of Britain, and is still increasing it's range.. Body Length: 38 to 48mm Wing Span: 47 to 59mm Habitat: This species favours the edges of well vegetated shallow ponds and lakes, with some more open area's. Flight Period: From late April through to September. Larval Period: The life cycle from egg two mature adult is two years. Food Source: Most smaller insects and invertebrates. Similar Species: The identifying feature of this species is the four distinct spots, one on each of the leading edge of the wings. |
| (Linnaeus 1758) | (Linnaeus 1758) | (Linnaeus 1758) |
| Odonta - Anisoptera | Odonta - Anisoptera | Odonta - Anisoptera |
| Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa | Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa | Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa |
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| (Linnaeus 1758) | (Linnaeus 1758) | (Linnaeus 1758) |
| Odonta - Anisoptera | Odonta - Anisoptera | Odonta - Anisoptera |
| Black-tailed Skimmer - Orthetrum cancellatum | Black-tailed Skimmer - Orthetrum cancellatum | Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa |
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UK Status: Resident. Distribution: This dragonfly is common throughout most of England and Wales. It is scarcer in northern England, and is now establishing itself at a few sites in southern Scotland. Body Length: 39mm to 48mm Wing Span: 50mm to 60mm Habitat: Small pools and lakes, and even in small garden ponds. Flight Period: From about late April through to July and August. In good seasons the species can continue on into early September. Larval Period: The life cycle from an egg varies from one, to two years depending on how favourable the weather is. Food Sources: Most smaller sized insects. Similar Species: The broad body of this species, makes it's appearance unmistakeable. |
| (Linnaeus 1758) | ||
| Odonta - Anisoptera | ||
| Black-tailed Skimmer - Orthetrum cancellatum | ||
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Status: UK Resident Distribution: Common in the Southern half of the UK, but is gradually extended it's range, and is fairly common in Wales. It is uncommon in most of northern England, and scarce in Scotland. Wingspan: 70mm to 82mm Body Length: 44mm to 49mm Habitat: Lakes, ponds, slow flowing rivers, and sometimes marshy areas that have open water, with bare patches on the fringes. Males often rest on these bare patches sunning themselves. Flight Period: Sometimes as early as the end of April, and through to early September. In favourable seasons it can be on the wing in late September. Larval Period: The larvae from eggs take two, to three years to emerge as adults. Food Source: Most small insects, as dragonflies are carniverous. Similar Species: The Scarce and Keeled casers are similar.
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