One such dragonfly spotted in this area today is the Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum. This species is common in Sussex and well distributed over the whole county, it can be seen from mid June, and in mild autumns it may survive into November. Not the largest dragonfly, measuring 38–43mm, they are frequently found away from water, resting on the tops of plants in woodland rides.
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Common Darter
On the southern boundary of the wood is an east-west ride that we are trying to keep clear of Bracken, the idea is to promote the growth of wild flowers and provide an open sunny space for lizards and butterflies to bask. By doing this we have also provided a sunny area for dragonflies to hunt and many are often seen perching on the stubs of cut Bracken.
One such dragonfly spotted in this area today is the Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum. This species is common in Sussex and well distributed over the whole county, it can be seen from mid June, and in mild autumns it may survive into November. Not the largest dragonfly, measuring 38–43mm, they are frequently found away from water, resting on the tops of plants in woodland rides.
One such dragonfly spotted in this area today is the Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum. This species is common in Sussex and well distributed over the whole county, it can be seen from mid June, and in mild autumns it may survive into November. Not the largest dragonfly, measuring 38–43mm, they are frequently found away from water, resting on the tops of plants in woodland rides.
