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Produce => Wildlife forum => Topic started by: Carol on July 18, 2007, 19:43:29

Title: Damselfly Migrant Hawker
Post by: Carol on July 18, 2007, 19:43:29

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/lowrieT/damselfly.jpg)

I was busy cleaning out weed from my Pond when I spotted this on a  fern.  Nearly fell into my Pond taking this picture.  I didn't know what  it was but think its a Migrant Hawker after looking up my Wildlife Book.  Correct me if I am wrong.

Title: Re: Damselfly Migrant Hawker
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on July 18, 2007, 21:34:53

Dragon, not damsel. Dragons rest with the wings outstretched; damsels are altogether more delicate insects which fold theirs together. It's an Aeshna, probably caerulea. It likes stagnant, acid water, and there's plenty of that in Berwickshire.