Ruddy Darter
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.


Ruddy Darter - Sympetrum Sanguineum


Male


Abdomen:
 20-26 mm
 
Hind wings:
23-29 mm
 
Flight Period:
 July to Early November
 
Description:
The mature male has a waisted blood-red abdomen and dark sides to the thorax (side may have yellow patches when mature). The black line over the frons extends down the sides. Both sexes have entirely black legs (common has yellow stripe on legs).
 
Areas:
All over reserve.