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Black darter
The Black darter is a black, narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen throughout summer and autumn. It is hovers around damp moors, heaths and bogs, darting out to surprise its prey.
Enw gwyddonol
Sympetrum danaePryd i'w gweld
June to OctoberGwybodaeth am rywogaethau
Ynghylch
The Black darter is a small, narrow-bodied dragonfly that is on the wing from June to October. This is a common dragonfly of moorlands, heaths and bogs. As their name suggests, Black darters have a darting and somewhat skittish flight, moving forward suddenly from a hovering position to catch their insect-prey.Sut i'w hadnabod
The Black darter is the only small dragonfly that is almost entirely black. Males are black with dark yellow spots along the sides, while females and juveniles are brownish-yellow.Dosbarthiad
Found in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Northern England and on heaths in Southern England.In our area
Black Darter can be numerous in suitable boggy habitats in the area. Head to Cors Dyfi, Glaslyn or Llyn Mawr Nature Reserves for this species. Do let us know if you see one.
Roeddech chi yn gwybod?
The Black darter is the UK's smallest resident dragonfly.Black Darter can be numerous in suitable boggy habitats in the area. Head to Cors Dyfi, Glaslyn or Llyn Mawr Nature Reserves for this species. Do let us know if you see one.