Very common as the name suggests, the Common Darter can be bright red but colour varies to quite pale or paler with red areas. The Common Darter lives in Britain but we also have visiting migrants of the same species from Europe.
The Common Darter lives around ponds or slow flowing water and can often be found basking in the sun, usually on pale surfaces.
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Common Darter dragonfly image by munki-boy
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As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
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