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Red-eyed Damselfly
(Erythromma najas)

A robust and conspicuous damselfly, found in lakes, gravel pits, canals and slow-flowing rivers often perched on water lillies
and other surface vegetation, Seen from April to September with peak times May to August.


Recommended Locations

New Forest
Cadnam Common, Hatchet Pond, Keyhaven

Dorset
Studland, Higher Hyde Heath

Somerset
Westhay Moor, Shapwick Heath


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