If you are considering delving into the identification of dragonfly and damselfly larvae or exuviae in the UK, then this intermediate course is ideal for you!

Through a combination of taught classroom content, lab-based workshop and outdoor fieldwork, you will gain confidence in using the identification guide to identify dragonfly and damselfly larvae and exuviae.

This course will include:

• A description of the lifecycle of dragonflies and damselflies explaining the role of larvae and an explanation of exuviae
• The external (morphological) features used in larvae and exuviae identification
• Practical experience using the ‘Field Guide to the Larvae and Exuviae of British Dragonflies’ by Steve Cham to determine specimens accurately to species level
• Practical experience observing larvae and exuviae ID features using a microscope

• A description of the lifecycle of dragon and damselflies explaining the role of larvae and an explanation of exuviae
• The external (morphological) features used in larvae and exuviae identification
• Practical experience using the ‘Field Guide to the Larvae and Exuviae of British Dragonflies’ by Steve Cham to determine specimens accurately to species level
• Practical experience observing larvae and exuviae ID features using a microscope
• Guidance on how to take your interest further and contribute to the British Dragonfly Society Recording Scheme, and therefore the conservation of dragonflies and damselflies