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:

First Small Red-eyed Damselflies recorded in Shropshire on 24th July by Bob Pugh! See blog for details.

Lesser Emperor seen in Shropshire Sun 7th July and unconfirmed reports of Red-veined Darter- keep an eye out for rare migrants in the county….

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