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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:
49-61 mm
Hind wings:
45-51 mm
Flight Period:
Early June to Late August
Description:
The male has greenish-blue eyes, an apple thorax,
and a sky-blue down curved abdomen with black linear markings along the dorsal
surface. The female's (above) abdomen is predominantly green. During warm weather,
the upper surface of the female's abdomen may become blue.
Areas:
Throughout reserve.
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