NORTH DOWNS & BEYOND

Blue-tailed Damselfly of the colour form rufescens A couple of days ago a wander along the banks of the River Mole, close to Westhumble, found me in close proximity to bank-side Odonata. Here are a few images from that encounter. There were many Banded Demoiselles perched up in the dull, muggy conditions, but still took to the air on approach. A single Beautiful Demoiselle was with them.

This adult Southern Hawker was found in its final stage of leaving the larva earlier this morning. Shortly after the photograph was taken it took its first flight.