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:

NEW EARLIER DEADLINE FOR 2021 RECORDS:

28th NOVEMBER!!

Please keep me posted with later sightings as we stretch into autumn and don’t forget to send in all your valuable records so I can report as accurately as possible on the season. The earlier deadline is due to data being exported to the NBN at an earlier date- sorry for the rush & thank you for your records.

Larvae and exuviae ID course and volunteer day- Nov 4th & 25th 2021- see events page

Willow Emerald species page now available under Species Coming Soon…

Dragonflies

Photograph © R.Stokes

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

More about Dragonflies

Damselflies

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

More about Damselflies

Identification

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

More about identification