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Species related to the Cretan spotted darner (Boyeria cretensis)
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European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)
The olive, brown or black European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the few freshwater species that live in Europe... More 24 Images 1 Video -
Cretan frog (Pelophylax cretensis)
As both its scientific and common names suggest, the Cretan frog (Pelophylax cretensisis) is found on the island of Crete, to which it is... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
Information on the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 0 videos -
Common fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra)
Information on the common fire salamander is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 2 Videos -
Common frog (Rana temporaria)
Undoubtedly Britain's most well-known amphibian, the common frog (Rana temporaria) is often found in garden ponds. They are typically brown... More 38 Images 4 Videos -
Malamída (Vimba melanops)
The malamída (Vimba melanops) is a member of the Cyprinidae, a diverse family of fish comprising over 2,000 species. It is one of 205... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Water vole (Arvicola terrestris)
The water vole (Arvicola terrestris) is the largest and most famous of the British voles. 'Ratty' in Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the... More 39 Images 9 Videos -
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Vagrant emperor (Anax ephippiger)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 Videos -
Water rail (Rallus aquaticus)
Information on the water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 0 videos -
Common pond skater (Gerris lacustris)
The common pond skater (Gerris lacustris) is the most widespread British bug. It is brownish-black in colour, with a narrow body. The... More 13 Images 2 Videos -
Elegant sprite (Pseudagrion decorum)
Information on the elegant sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
One of Africa’s most common and widely distributed dragonflies, the male red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) has a slender red abdomen... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Four-spot midget (Mortonagrion hirosei)
With four apple-green spots on its black back, the four-spot midget is a very distinctive and attractive damselfly. Females may be one of... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus)
Like other dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, the abdomen of the male Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus) has a characteristically... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Greek red damsel (Pyrrhosoma elisabethae)
This striking species can be recognised by its mostly black head, thorax and legs, deep red eyes and long, vivid-red abdomen. However, while... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Black pennant (Selysiothemis nigra)
A small and graceful dragonfly, the black pennant (Selysiothermis nigra) is distinguished by its large, fragile-looking wings and... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
As the name suggests, the common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) is one of the commonest species in Great Britain. They can be... More 30 Images 3 Videos -
Cretan bluet (Coenagrion intermedium)
The Cretan bluet (Coenagrion intermedium) is typical of the Coenagrion genus, commonly known as ‘northern bluets’, in which males... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
A striking species of damselfly, the banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) has the same style of butterfly-like flitting flight as that... More 32 Images 1 Video -
Bulgarian emerald (Somatochlora borisi)
With its large emerald green eyes, the recently discovered Bugarian emerald (Somatochlora borisi) dragonfly is typical of the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)
The ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) takes its name from its colour and its swift flight behaviour. The male dragonfly has a deep... More 24 Images 2 Videos -
Greek goldenring (Cordulegaster helladica)
Also referred to as spiketails and biddies, golden-ringed dragonflies (Cordulegastridae) are large black dragonflies with generally bright... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body... More 11 Images 0 videos -
Elusive skimmer (Orthetrum rubens)
Information on the elusive skimmer (Orthetrum rubens) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Vestalis (Vestalis luctuosa)
Information on Vestalis luctuosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Balkan goldenring (Cordulegaster heros)
One of Europe’s largest dragonflies, the Balkan goldenring (Cordulegaster heros) belongs to a group of dragonflies named for the yellow... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Sombre goldenring (Cordulegaster bidentata)
The sombre goldenring (Cordulegaster bidentata) is a large dragonfly that belongs to a group named for the yellow rings on their otherwise... More 10 Images 0 videos
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