Damselfly confirmation required please

[sunnydale]

I was out walking near Bollington (Cheshire) yesterday and went through a lovely area where wildlife ponds are being created. A few are quite established and are full of plants and pond life etc. I disturbed a Heron who was stalking around the edge of one but unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough with the camera and he was soon up up and away

Anyway, one particular pond was teeming with Damselflies. They were everywhere, darting about in the grasses surrounding the pond. I guess well over a hundred I've never seen so many in one small area before.

I managed to get a pic of just two of them (which are heavily cropped) - and I'd appreciate confirmation that I've got the species right for each!


Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)



Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)



Thanks,

Tracey

[aeshna5]

Reasons for 1 being male Azure Damselfly given in Insects section

2 Large Red Damselfly

[sunnydale]

Thanks aeshna. I've seen it!