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[billy]

took this photo half way up a mountain in Argyleshire, there were loads of these big dragonflies about. anybody know what they are?

 

[Dave Smith]

According to the book "Brooks & Lewington" it could be a male Golden-ringed Dragonfly. (Cordulegaster boltonii). I await confirmation (or otherwise) from the experts.

Dave

 

[CJW]

Definitely a Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii).

 

[Michael Frankis]

Definitely a Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) - easy to identify, despite being part obscured by that insect. Possibly Grey Alder (Alnus incana) behind, but too blurred to be certain

:king:

Michael

 

[CJW]

You're on form today Michael!

 

[billy]

thanks all. did't think that they would be at such an altitude maybe 1000ft and there was no mention of them in my wee insect book

 

[CJW]

1,000 feet, that's a tall tree Billy!!
Seriously though, the uplands are the home habitat of this stunning species.