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Odonata of Brandon Marsh References: S. Brooks and R.Lewington (revised edition) Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Odonata list taken from the Annual Reports. |
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Abdomen:
24-28 mm
Hind wings:
18-21 mm
Flight Period:
Mid May to Early September
Description:
Males (above) can be distinguished from
other blue damselflies by the club shaped black mark on top of segment 2
and by the all-blue upper surface of segment 8 and 9, which often appear
to be brighter blue than other segments. Females can be distinguished from
all other species except the blue-tailed damselflies by the medial spine
on the underside of segment 8.
Areas:
All over reserve.
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