Male Ruddy Darter Dragonfly - Sympetrum sanguineum
Slightly less abundant than the similar looking Common Darter and less aggressive than other darters. Most common in southern and eastern England and slowly expanding northward. Preferred habitat being lakes, cannels sluggish rivers, ditches well vegetated ponds and will tolerate acidic or brackish waters. Can be seen on the wing from June to October. The Latin name Odonata for the order of dragonflies is derived from the Greek "odonto" which refers to the strong teeth that can be found on the mandibles of most adults.
Male Ruddy Darter Dragonfly - Sympetrum sanguineum
Slightly less abundant than the similar looking Common Darter and less aggressive than other darters. Most common in southern and eastern England and slowly expanding northward. Preferred habitat being lakes, cannels sluggish rivers, ditches well vegetated ponds and will tolerate acidic or brackish waters. Can be seen on the wing from June to October. The Latin name Odonata for the order of dragonflies is derived from the Greek "odonto" which refers to the strong teeth that can be found on the mandibles of most adults.