Hairy Dragonflies (Brachytron pratense)

A relatively small hawker and the first hawker on the wing. Preferring unpolluted, well-vegetated water bodies. Normally seen flying low and reluctant to land. Can be seen from April to July with peak times May to June. Recommended Locations New Forest Crockford Stream, Keyhaven Dorset Studland, Higher Hyde Heath Somerset Westhay Moor, Shapwick Heath More Images