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Beautiful Damoiselle - Calopteryx virgo

Favourite Photos

image species author location uploaded taken select
Beautiful Damoiselle Beautiful Damoiselle - Calopteryx virgo dylan Duchess Pond 8 Aug 2022, 7:17 p.m. 7 Aug 2022, 11:26 a.m.
Beautiful Damoiselle Beautiful Damoiselle - Calopteryx virgo dylan Blaise Castle 8 Jul 2022, 3:35 p.m. 7 Jul 2022, 2:26 p.m.
Beautiful Damoiselle Beautiful Damoiselle - Calopteryx virgo dylan Blaise Castle 8 Jul 2022, 3:35 p.m. 7 Jul 2022, 2:27 p.m.
Beautiful Damoiselle Beautiful Damoiselle - Calopteryx virgo dylan Duchess Pond 8 Aug 2022, 7:17 p.m. 7 Aug 2022, 11:26 a.m.
Beautiful Damoiselle Beautiful Damoiselle - Calopteryx virgo dylan North Somerset 6 Sep 2022, 1:23 p.m. 27 Aug 2022, 3:12 p.m.
Beautiful Damoiselle Beautiful Damoiselle - Calopteryx virgo dylan Blaise Castle 15 Jun 2023, 8:32 p.m. 15 Jun 2023, 1:24 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but local in the South and South West, North West and Western Scotland. Habitat includes: Rivers, streams with sand or gravel bottoms.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

British Dragonfly Society

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