The hottest day of the year so far made dragonfly hunting at lunchtime quite an uncomfortable affair. The high temperatures did seem to suppress activity, with fewer adults than would be expected. One male and an ovipositing
Emperor were around, along with many
Brown Hawkers including an ovipositing female. Most of these I disturbed from hiding in the undergrowth. Many
Common Blues,
Red-eyes and
Blue-tails as well as a couple each of
Common and
Ruddy Darters and a single
Four-spotted Chaser. There were plenty of
Migrant Hawker exuviae and am adult taking its maiden flight. How it survived the torrential rain and thunder this morning, I'll never know.
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| Ruddy Darter |
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| Red-eyed Damselfly |
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| Ovipositing Brown Hawker |
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| Common Blue Damselflies |
