Somerset

Species in Somerset

Indicates this is a “Priority Species”

Common Hawker
Downy Emerald
Black Darter
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Scarce Chaser
Variable Damselfly
Azure Damselfly
Banded Demoiselle
Beautiful Demoiselle
Black-tailed Skimmer
Blue-tailed Damselfly
Broad-bodied Chaser
Brown Hawker
Common Blue Damselfly
Common Darter
Emerald Damselfly
Emperor Dragonfly
Four-spotted Chaser
Golden-ringed Dragonfly
Hairy Dragonfly
Keeled Skimmer
Large Red Damselfly
Lesser Emperor
Migrant Hawker
Red-eyed Damselfly
Red-veined Darter
Ruddy Darter
Small Red Damselfly
Small Red-eyed Damselfly
Southern Hawker
White-legged Damselfly
Yellow-winged Darter
Large Red Damselfly
Emerald Damselfly
Broad-bodied Chaser
Golden-ringed Dragonfly
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Get involved in recording dragonflies in Somerset by contacting the vice-county recorders, Chris Cardno (VC6, VC5) Jon Van-Gowler (VC6, VC5) Chris Iles (VC5, VC6) . Contact details can be found on the County Dragonfly Recorders page.

Where to see in Somerset

Latest News & Tweets

17 Mar
BDS bids farewell to Chris Iles and welcomes new CDRs
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02 Jun
Radstock Museum Exhibition
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Local volunteering opportunities (see Events for one-off activities)

WWT Steart Marshes

Recording Projects

BDS Recording Scheme - recording introduction
Priority Sites Assessment
Site Monitoring of Dragonflies and Damselflies
Migrant Dragonflies Project

Title image: Grant Western Canal by Swee Oon