They frequent sheltered, sunny areas where prey is plentiful.
Adult dragonflies and damselflies feed on live insects that they catch while in flight.
Discover more about Dragonflies & Damselflies
Where to see
Scotland’s most common dragonfly and damselfly species breed in ponds and lochs. Such bodies of water are quite widespread but are at risk of pollution, infilling and being drained.
Did you know?
Compared to other insects, dragon flies have extraordinary vision. It helps them to detect other flying insects to avoid collision. With their huge compound eyes, they have 360 degree vision and can see a wider spectrum of colour than humans.
When to see
The earliest damselflies are on the wing in early May, and the last darter can be seen on warmer October days although the most amount of species can be seen in July and August.
Where to see
Scotland’s most common dragonfly and damselfly species breed in ponds and lochs. Such bodies of water are quite widespread but are at risk of pollution, infilling and being drained.
Did you know?
Compared to other insects, dragon flies have extraordinary vision. It helps them to detect other flying insects to avoid collision. With their huge compound eyes, they have 360 degree vision and can see a wider spectrum of colour than humans.
When to see
The earliest damselflies are on the wing in early May, and the last darter can be seen on warmer October days although the most amount of species can be seen in July and August.
Where to see
Scotland’s most common dragonfly and damselfly species breed in ponds and lochs. Such bodies of water are quite widespread but are at risk of pollution, infilling and being drained.
Did you know?
Compared to other insects, dragon flies have extraordinary vision. It helps them to detect other flying insects to avoid collision. With their huge compound eyes, they have 360 degree vision and can see a wider spectrum of colour than humans.
When to see
The earliest damselflies are on the wing in early May, and the last darter can be seen on warmer October days although the most amount of species can be seen in July and August.
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