tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452429459786860752024-02-07T21:25:47.034-08:00Shropshire Dragonfly WatchKeeping an eye on the dragonflies flying in ShropshireAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-71159594505163317762016-03-31T01:56:00.000-07:002016-03-31T01:56:18.651-07:00New websiteThis blog is no longer in use. The new Shropshire Dragonfly Watch blog will be found shortly at the new website shropshiredragonflies.co.uk<br />
See you there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-7752127899048289972015-11-23T03:40:00.003-08:002015-11-23T03:40:21.192-08:00The last record?....Well maybe? S. Barlow was at Brown Moss on Friday 20th November and saw a male Common Darter- and hover flies and wasps and a butterfly- all fairly extraordinary for November! It's my guess that the last couple of days will bring the dragon and damselfly flight season to a close....but please correct me if I'm wrong.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-76846115199036804072015-11-17T03:21:00.000-08:002015-11-17T03:21:02.467-08:00Darters at WhixallWell incredibly with only 5 1/2 weeks till Xmas we have darters on the wing at Whixall! S. Barlow was there yesterday (16th Nov) and not only saw 3 darters, but far from being worn out individuals they were exhibiting territorial behaviour -as Stephen put it 'fighting in mid November' is not what we expect!<br />
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The male Common Darter is shown here. The other 2 individuals may well have been the same species as this is usually the last on the wing, however Stephen suspects one may have been a Black Darter. These late records are really quite extraordinary so please do keep me posted with any sightings.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-48737032314224370402015-11-16T07:53:00.000-08:002015-11-16T07:53:07.129-08:00Common Darter hanging on....Another late record -this time a Common Darter seen by P. Spear near Coalbrookdale yesterday -15th November! It's still relatively mild albeit soggy, but there's definitely the chance of later sightings....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-62455217085882400352015-11-12T08:32:00.002-08:002015-11-12T08:32:46.851-08:00Hawkers still on the wing!!Well one anyway! Reported in today Nov 12th by J. Cresswell - a hawker seen flying in Ironbridge. Migrant Hawker appears to be the most likely suspect based on observations and at first glance there have been no previous November records for this species. The weather over the next 24hrs may end the season, but please do let me know of any other sightings.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-63360714130068386552015-10-22T04:00:00.000-07:002015-10-22T04:00:02.681-07:00Autumn activityStill a few records coming in so if weather and time permit it's worth keeping an eye out for our later species. Common Darter <em>Sympetrum striolatum</em> have been seen recently by J.Groom at Devil's Dingle near Telford and also by A. Pickles at Preston Montford Field Centre as shown below:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-21793805213331665022015-10-15T08:29:00.001-07:002015-10-15T08:29:59.893-07:00October recordsGood to report late sightings of a number of species. P. Spear was back at Eardington NR on 2nd October and saw:<br />
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Blue-tailed Damselfly <em>Ischnura elegans</em></div>
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Common Hawker <em>Aeshna cyanea</em> (with fabulous view of yellow costa)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-8991941205801265712015-10-14T02:45:00.003-07:002015-10-14T02:45:30.308-07:00Late BulletinHave just returned from a trip away and catching up with records it's good to see some species were flying well into September. P. Spear has been at Eardington Nature Reserve on 24th September and got some lovely photos:<br />
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Of most note is Black Darter <em>Sympetrum danae</em> -the smallest species found in the UK and the male is seen here. This species is recorded at a few other sites in Shropshire, but is by no means common. <br />
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Fortunately the wasp attacked the head and has left the thorax with reduced antehumeral stripes and the abdomen with a clear T shape on segment 2- so nice and easy to identify...and nice and still to photograph!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-19740111937354316142015-08-21T03:32:00.001-07:002015-08-21T03:32:51.079-07:00Still no sign of Small red-eyed Damselfly..A few of you have been out and about in search of this species, but sadly nothing to report. P. Spear has however sent in some lovely shots of the very similar Red-eyed Damselfly still doing well at Dudmaston despite the unconvincing summer:<br />
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Just a couple of great photos to brighten a soggy Friday! This ovipositing female Brown Hawker <em>Aeshna grandis</em> was observed by P. Spear at Dudmaston Pools along with Common Blue and Blue-tailed Damselflies and Common and Ruddy Darters. Paul also saw quite a late Azure Damselfly and indeed I also saw one up on the Long Mynd this week.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-49377613825436249982015-08-12T03:19:00.000-07:002015-08-12T03:19:28.410-07:00Dramatic Scenes!This is definitely a Shropshire based blog, but by accident I was sent a record from northern France by Steve Davenport and thought it was definitely worth sharing. Steve observed an Emperor Dragonfly <em>Anax imperator</em> in hot pursuit of a Southern Hawker <em>Aeshna cyanea</em>. Assuming this was a territorial 'send off' he was then amazed to see the Emperor attack the Southern Hawker pinning it to the ground on it's back and sinking it's jaws into the thorax- which apparently he could also clearly hear! The photos below explain all:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-42849849301699934152015-08-10T02:19:00.000-07:002015-08-10T02:19:53.754-07:00Species to look out for.....Just to mention Small Red-eyed Damselfly <em>Erythromma viridulum</em> -as yet unrecorded in Shropshire, but recorded in neighbouring counties. We are now in the flight period for this species so please do look carefully at any red eyed damselflies. The photographs below (taken from the British Dragonfly Society website) show the 2 similar species:<br />
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Above is a male Red-eyed Damselfy <em>Erythromma najas</em>. Only segments 1,9 and 10 of the abdomen are blue and the wings extend a good way down the abdomen. This species is fairly widespread in Shropshire and well recorded.</div>
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Above is a male Small Red-eyed Damselfly <em>Erythromma viridulum</em>. Segments 1,9 and 10 of the abdomen are blue in addition to the sides of segments 2,3 and 8. There is a also a black X mark on segment 10 and the wings do not extend as far down the abdomen. This species has never been recorded in Shropshire- chances are the first ever sightings if they happen will be in the SE of the county.</div>
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S. Loose photographed this fabulous Brown Hawker <em>Aeshna grandis</em> whilst gardening...<br />
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P.Spear also captured the female seen here ovipositing into vegetation. Furthermore he took some pics of Black Darter <em>Sympetrum danae</em> recently emerged with the exuviae nearby:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-90941211809301268962015-07-27T03:17:00.000-07:002015-07-27T03:17:45.639-07:00Darting around Whixall Moss...P. Spear has been enjoying the later summer darters at Whixall Moss and has sent in some great photos:<br />
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This female Black Darter <em>Sympetrum danae</em> is clearly showing the characteristic yellow splash pattern on the side of the thorax seen in both the male and female. She does however have a far stockier body than that of the male seen below and she also has a clearly visible prominent vulvar scale on the underside at the end of the abdomen.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-83403364947678709862015-07-21T04:00:00.001-07:002015-07-21T04:00:11.267-07:00Shropshire dragonfly course with sunshine!Usually when I plan dragonfly teaching events there's every chance of cloud and rain, but last weekend we were lucky and the FSC course at Preston Montford witnessed 17 species! Katherine Gee has sent in a few lovely photographs:<br />
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Berrington Pool did not disappoint with 10 species in all, the highlights being a good number of Ruddy Darter <em>Sympetrum sanguineum</em> (1st pic) and close up ovipositing by Brown Hawker <em>Aeshna grandis</em> -very conveniently on the jetty at the lunch spot! (NB. Berrington is privately owned and permission must be sought for access). The Bog pool at Stiperstones was also brimming with teneral female Emerald Damselflies <em>Lestes sponsa </em>and single specimens of Common Hawker <em>Aeshna juncea</em> and Golden-ringed Dragonfly <em>Cordulegaster boltonii</em> were also seen.<br />
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And Southern Hawkers <em>Aeshna cyanea</em> were observed emerging from the central pond. Interestingly this specimen photographed late Sunday morning is reportedly still there 24hrs later- apparently alive, but clearly in no rush to launch!</div>
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And finally we were treated to a fantastic display of Emperor Dragonflies <em>Anax imperator</em> on the wing and ovipositing. No photos as yet, but fortunately S.Barlow has sent me a rather battle weary specimen seen flying on Whixall Moss at the weekend:</div>
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The opaque eyes and glassy wings are typical of newly emerged individuals and they should never be netted or handled at this stage as they are incredibly vulnerable to damage. Even though the colours will brighten as the insect matures, the diagnostic markings of the southern hawker are already clearly visible- broad antehumeral stripes (head lights) and continuous bands of colour at the end of the abdomen formed by the paired dots fusing together (tail lights).</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-39272791980192313882015-07-14T02:59:00.004-07:002015-07-14T02:59:37.375-07:00Just an after thought...If you want to compare the face of Ruddy Darter below with Common Darter- the top photograph on this blog is a Common Darter! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-15577271265174652912015-07-14T02:54:00.001-07:002015-07-14T02:54:18.300-07:00Ruddy Darters at last!P. Spear has been enjoying the dragonflies at Venus Pools and has sent in the first great photo this year of Ruddy Darter <em>Sympetrum sanguineum</em>.<br />
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Female Emperor <em>Anax imperator</em> ovipositing in vegetation- the yellow costa (leading vein of wing) clearly visible.</div>
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And Common Darter with the light stripe of colour on the legs and the antehumeral stripes (shoulder stripes) just visible. Interestingly no records have come in yet of Ruddy Darter which typically flies earlier in the season than Common Darter. Stephen recently saw this species just over the border in Cheshire, so it will be out and about just waiting for us to spot it.....</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-71841237316690631412015-07-10T08:00:00.001-07:002015-07-10T08:00:46.991-07:00Those Southern Hawkers!Whenever slightly 'different things' occur it seems to be Southern Hawkers in the middle of it! P.Roberts has been in touch reporting this species emerging under his garage window some distance from the pond....<br />
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A female Golden-ringed Dragonfly <em>Cordulegaster boltonii</em> ovipositing on Catherton Common. This species has a fairly distinctive ovipositing motion, almost appearing to be bouncing up and down on a pogo stick whilst placing eggs into the substrate.</div>
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And a male Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly <em>Ischnura pumilio</em> seen on Titterstone Clee Hill. In this rare species the blue tail is close to the end of the abdomen primarily on segment 9. In the common and widespread Blue-tailed Damselfly <em>Ischnura elegans</em> the blue tail is higher up the abdomen on segment 8.</div>
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D. Swaby has also sent in a fantastic shot of a female Blue-tailed Damselfly having a bite to eat. Strictly speaking this photo was taken just over the border in Cheshire, but it was so good I thought I'd include it! The female in this photo is an immature form called form <em>rufescens</em> with distinctive orange pink sides to the thorax. As this individual matures the thorax will become pale brown.</div>
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Nearby at Dudmaston David also took this great shot of Red-eyed Damselflies <em>Erythromma najas</em> and a Common Blue Damselfly <em>Enallagma cyathigerum....</em></div>
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.......and a Black-tailed Skimmer <em>Orthetrum cancellatum</em>- another species I seem to have seen a lot of this year.</div>
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P. Roberts also sent in this photo below of a male Broad Bodied Chaser <em>Libellula depressa </em>spotted near Woore. This provides the opportunity for comparison with the male Black-tailed Skimmer above. The skimmer is resting typically on bare ground and has completely clear wings with no basal patches of pigment as seen on the chaser below.</div>
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The 4th new species for 2015 is Black Darter <em>Sympetrum danae</em> seen by S. Barlow on Whixall Moss on July 3rd. The specimen was a teneral (recently emerged) and is shown below with the characteristic black triangle on top of the thorax:<br />
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Female Emerald Damselfly <em>Lestes sponsa</em></div>
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Male Four-spotted Chaser <em>Libellula quadrimaculata</em></div>
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Female White-legged Damselfly <em>Platycnemis pennipes</em></div>
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Male White-faced Darter <em>Leucorrhinia dubia</em></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460424451420035556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145242945978686075.post-58096150237881527042015-07-01T05:11:00.000-07:002015-07-01T05:11:30.593-07:00First photos of Emerald DamselflyJust a couple of follow up photos from S. Barlow following his sighting of Emerald Damselfly <em>Lestes sponsa </em>at Whixall Moss...<br />
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....and White-legged Damselfly <em>Platycnemis pennipes</em> in good numbers along Llangollen Canal<br />
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