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Shropshire Dragonflies

 

Shropshire Dragonflies

 

Shropshire Dragonflies

Welcome to the fascinating world of Shropshire dragonflies!

The aim of this website is to encourage all who have an interest in dragonflies to get to know them better and become involved in identifying and recording the species you see in Shropshire.

Only in this way can we establish those habitats of greatest importance in conserving our local populations. So grab your binoculars, cross your fingers for Shropshire sunshine and go out and enjoy these fabulous insects!

Click on the menus to find:

  • Photographs, descriptions and distribution maps of all Shropshire species
  • Top tips on identification and a guide to recording so you can join in!
  • The latest sightings in the Shropshire Dragonfly Watch blog and the annual Shropshire Dragonfly News
  • Local dragonfly events providing a chance to get some hands on identification experience
  • Information on Shropshire dragonfly habitats and  places to visit
  • Details of the incredible dragonfly life cycle

STOP PRESS: Willow Emerald Damselfly in Shropshire! See blog for details

Norfolk Hawker in Shropshire again! See blog for details

Shropshire Dragonfly News now available here! 

Sign up to help our Upland Dragonflies as part of the Stepping Stones Project- click here for full details!

SHROPSHIRE BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS MAP now available on the Recording-Where page. Take a look at this great interactive resource telling you what species are where and so highlighting those areas in need of more recording.

Dragonflies

Photograph © R.Stokes

Twenty- three species of dragonfly have been recorded in Shropshire. Click the link below to find out more.

More about Dragonflies

Damselflies

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Photograph © G. Hiatt

Twelve species of damselfly have been recorded in Shropshire. Click the link below to find out more.

More about Damselflies

Identification

Photograph © G. Hiatt

Find out how to identify our Shropshire species and top tips to make life easier!

More about identification

Latest from our blog

How times change…

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Just 7 years ago neither of these species were recorded in Shropshire and now Tim Walter has sent in photos from Comer Wood of Small Red-eyed Damselflies (left) and Willow Emeralds (below). In other counties…

Heat and confusion…

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Geoff Hall has sent in this pair of Darters in cop seen at The Bog. At a glance all seems well until you realise the male is a Black Darter and the female a Common…

Second Site for Willow Emerald…

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Geoff Hall has seen Willow Emerald at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre at Craven Arms- only the second recorded site for this species in Shropshire! This male was seen illustrating the characteristic spread wings, the long…

15 Keeled Skimmers!

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Jan Shields was treated to no less than 15 Keeled Skimmers at Cramer Gutter last Friday. Lovely and surprising to see given how dry everything is becoming. Apparently they were all male and no females.…