Golden-ringed Dragonfly on Buddleia
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Golden-ringed Dragonfly on Buddleia
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 22 Jul 2014
Described as a species that grabs attention, we found this beautiful male Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) trapped in a crevice on our car. It clung to our fingers for a short while until we placed it on a buddleia flowerhead to let it revive. A real beauty!
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Image Location
Latitude
55.325251
Longitude
-4.639937