Odonata

Sympetrum striolatum

Common Darter

male - Near Sawrey, Cumbria, England - July 2012

As its name suggests, the Common Darter is the most abundant and widespread darter in Europe.  It occurs in a wide variety of freshwater habitats, but is particularly fond of warm, stagnant pools.

male - Newborough, Anglesey, Wales - July 2008

male - Newborough, Anglesey, Wales - July 2008