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Downy Emerald Dragonflies
(Cordulia aenea)

A moderately sized dragonfly with a downy thorax and metallic green body with a copper sheen.
Preferring still water habitats near deciduous woodland, from May to August with peak times June & July.


Recommended Locations

New Forest
Hatchet Pond, Cadnam Common, Broomy Pond, Keyhaven

Dorset
Studland, Higher Hyde Heath

Surrey
Thursley Heath



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