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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: 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

Norfolk Hawker photos…

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Ron Kinrade has sent in these lovely photos of 3 Norfolk Hawkers seen at Whixall Moss on 19th June on the large lake when you have just passed the advertised White-faced Darter pool. The clear…

Norfolk Hawker reported at Whixall Moss…

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No clear photos to post yet, but I've received reports from 3 sources of Norfolk Hawker at Whixall Moss! Hopefully some photos to come soon, but if you're brave enough to be up there in…

Let’s do lunch!

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Mark Underwood has sent in this photo of a female Brown Hawker enjoying what looks like an exotic lunch? This was taken at Bayston Hill Quarry where reportedly there were loads of Broad-bodied and Four-spotted…

Four new species on the wing…

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Tim Walter has sent in this beautiful multiple exposure photo of Ruddy Darter flying from a bramble at Pam's Pools. Tim also sent in the inflight Emperor (left below) which shows really clearly the blocks…