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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:
27-32 mm
Hind wings:
32-40 mm
Flight Period:
Late May to Early August
Description:
Both sexes have a narrow, tapering dark
brown abdomen with yellow sides, and black at the tip. The wings are
characteristically marked with broad, brown patches at the base and a
smaller spot on the middle of the leading edge. Some individuals have
additional extensive dark marks near the wing tip.
Areas:
West Marsh.
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