Total species recorded during the 2006 season is 1
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Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) |
29.4.06
Tony Parker reports several teneral Large Red Damselfly at the Hillcrest Quarry (58S SJ576858) area of Moore Nature Reserve. Meanwhile Andy Harmer also found three teneral specimens at Rocksavage (58A SJ519802).
28.4.06
At Risley Moss (69Q SJ666918) Carol and Rob Cockbain saw a single Large Red Damselfly flying.
Teneral male Large Red Damselfly at Newchurch Common 27-4-06. Photo © David Kitching 2006
27.4.06
With strong sunshine but a cold wind blowing I decided to have a look at some sheltered areas at Newchurch Common (66E SJ607690). Here there were plenty of teneral Large Red Damselfly to be seen along with seven species of butterfly. Maybe spring really is here now.
Teneral female Large Red Damselfly at Newchurch Common 28-4-06. Photo © David Kitching 2006
If you have made any Odonata observations in Cheshire and would like to share them with others or wish to take part in the recording scheme please email me.
© David Kitching 2006
Last updated 3.5.2006