I’ve created this page to log the fact that I’ve seen these delightful creatures, in quite large numbers, at La Tourbière des Dauges, just to the north-east of Limoges, during our spring visit to France in 2015. Although they were present in considerable numbers, they remained very active, flying and mating on the wing seemingly tirelessly. I was very disappointed not to have an opportunity to photograph one. 🙁
Their habitat is small, wet depressions in bogs and certain lowland moors. Hence, the distribution in the British Isles seems limited to western Scotland and south-west Ireland, so France was really my only chance to see them. 😉
Id Notes
- Bright green eyes
- Dark green abdomen, almost black, making a strong contrast with the bright green eyes
- Large yellow spots on side of S3
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