Where to See
Latin Name | Erythromma najas |
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Habitat | Found in lakes, gravel pits, canals and slow-flowing rivers. The males often sit on water lily leaves defending their leaf from other males.
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Status & Distribution | Most common in central and southern England, and the Welsh Borders. Absent in Scotland. It has increased in occupancy in England since 1982 and in Wales since 2006. |
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Species Group | Damselflies |
Identification Notes |
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Flight Period | ![]() |
Larval Information | Long abdomen but medium-sized caudal lamellae and a small head. Distinctive nodal notch on the caudal lamellae and three dark bands.
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