Sussex

Species in Sussex

This area, consisting of the vice-counties of East Sussex (VC14) and West Sussex (VC13) , currently has the following nationally or locally important damselfly dragonfly species:
Common Clubtail
Downy Emerald
Brilliant Emerald
Black Darter
Keeled Skimmer
Small Red-eyed Damselfly
Variable Damselfly
Hairy Dragonfly
Migrant Hawker
Southern Hawker
Brown Hawker
Emperor Dragonfly
Golden-ringed Dragonfly
Four-spotted Chaser
Scarce Chaser
Broad-bodied Chaser
Black-tailed Skimmer
Common Darter
Ruddy Darter
Beautiful Demoiselle
Banded Demoiselle
Emerald Damselfly
Large Red Damselfly
Small Red Damselfly
White-legged Damselfly
Azure Damselfly
Common Blue Damselfly
Red-eyed Damselfly
Blue-tailed Damselfly
Red-veined Darter
Southern Migrant Hawker
Keeled Skimmer
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Get involved in recording dragonflies in Sussex by contacting the vice-county recorders, Simon Linington (VC14, VC13) . Contact details can be found on the County Dragonfly Recorders page.

Where to see in Sussex

Latest News & Tweets

22 Jul
The Damselfiles and Dragonflies of Sussex - new book
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Local Events

13 May
Sidney Wood, Alfold, Surrey for Hairy Dragonfly & Wood White Butterfly
03 Jul
Old Lodge, E. Sussex for Brilliant Emerald
26 Jul
Nutfield Marsh & Spynes Mere, E. Surrey

Recording Projects

BDS Recording Scheme - recording introduction
Priority Sites Assessment
Population and Habitat Monitoring
Migrant Dragonflies Project
Willow Emerald Watch

Image: Sussex downs by Mike Finn