
©Margaret Holland
Large red damselfly
If you have a garden pond, look out for the Large red damselfly resting at the water's edge. As the name suggests, males are bright red with a black thorax, but females may be almost entirely black.
Scientific name
Pyrrhosoma nymphulaWhen to see
April to AugustSpecies information
Category
Statistics
Length: 3.6cmConservation status
Common.