Endangered insects

[Herd900rd]

Is there a general decline in damsel-fly numbers, possibly brought about by loss of habitat?



This is one I think I read about.

[aeshna5]

Many damselfly species are doing ok + expanding their range. In recent years we've had a totally new species- the Small Red-eyed successfully colonise many parts of the south + beyond.

There are some habitat specialists that are quite rare- such as the Southern Damselfly.

In recent years there has been many new wetland creation schemes which have helped.

[Herd900rd]

Do you have a name for the one I've photographed?

[Gill Catton]

its a common blue damsefly - Enallagma cyathigerum

[Herd900rd]

Glad to hear there is good news too.

[Herd900rd]

Common by name, yes, but by nature?

[Dogghound]

The common blue is a very common species (Most likely the most abundant of all our damselflies). It is found in a massive range of habitats, both nutrient poor and rich running or still waters.

[Herd900rd]

Thanks for the info. I haven't come across a rarity then!

[aeshna5]

One of the widespread damselflies throughout GB +Ireland, a lot of Europe away from the med, temperate Asia + North America where it's known as Common Bluet.

[snowdrop]

Has anyone heard/seen a grasshopper?

Back in the '80s I often had them in my garden but none in the later years. I was over the moon to hear one rasping away somewhere in the border this morning.