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  1. Binocularface

    Dragonfly ID Pointers

    Dave - It would have probably been better to start a new thread with your questions so that this thread could be specifically for ID pointers. However I agree with your first three identifications. The fourth image shows a Black-tailed Skimmer. Regards Tristan
  2. Binocularface

    Dragonfly ID Pointers

    Northern Emerald - Female As I only have pics of a female - this will concentrate on the ID points of female Northern Emerald: Very dark green overall colouration Broad base to abdomen Large bright yellow spots on sides of segment 2 (much reduced in Brilliant and absent in Downy) Yellowish...
  3. Binocularface

    Dragonfly ID Pointers

    Azure Hawker Azure Hawker (male) ID pointers: Blue & Black abdomen (lacks any yellow markings) Very short blueish antehumeral stripe Narrow bluish stripes on side of thorax Short eye contact (the contact area between the eyes should be roughly equal to the length of the occipital triangle)...
  4. Binocularface

    Dragonfly ID Pointers

    Irish Damselfly And some Irish Damselfly................... Key ID Points for males: Dark in general appearance with black segments interspersed with thin areas of blue - segments 8 & 9 are predominantly blue Green colouration on underside of eye, side of thorax Crescent shape on segment 2 -...
  5. Binocularface

    Dragonfly ID Pointers

    Northern Damselfly Here are some Northern Damselfly pics to add to the thread. Key ID points for males: Underside of eyes and thorax are bright green 'spade' shaped marking on segment 2 - though this can be variable 2 short black lines on side of thorax The anal appendages are diagnostic in...
  6. Binocularface

    Dragonfly ID Pointers

    Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly Sorry Adey - Not very spectacular I am afraid!
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