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Species related to the Shining macromia dragonfly (Macromia splendens)

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
Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour... More 38 Images 8 Videos
Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos
Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)
One of the largest rodents in the world, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is also one of the most industrious mammals in Europe. It is... More 23 Images 12 Videos
Palmate newt (Triturus helveticus)
The smallest British amphibian, the palmate newt (Triturus helveticus) earns its English name from the strongly webbed hind feet that males... More 29 Images 2 Videos
Spengler’s freshwater mussel (Margaritifera auricularia)
Thought to be one of the most threatened invertebrates in the world, Spengler’s freshwater mussel (Margaritifera auricularia) is a large... More 5 Images 2 Videos
Pike (Esox lucius)
The pike (Esox lucius) is probably the coarse anglers’ most sought-after fish. It is predatory both in nature and appearance. The fish has a... More 27 Images 0 videos
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
The roach (Rutilus rutilus) is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers... More 14 Images 3 Videos
European mink (Mustela lutreola)
The European mink (Mustela lutreola) is one of Europe’s most endangered mammals. It is a medium sized mustelid with a long, slender, arched... More 19 Images 0 videos
Iberian frog (Rana iberica)
The upperparts of the highly aquatic Iberian frog (Rana iberica) are usually reddish-brown, although they can sometimes be ochre. The... More 7 Images 0 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
Desmoulin's whorl snail (Vertigo moulinsiana)
This tiny snail, not more than 3mm tall, is one most people are unlikely to encounter unless you have a stream flowing through your... More 5 Images 0 videos
Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
The perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a distinctive fish, with a deep greenish body marked with dark vertical bands, and the dorsal fin is... More 21 Images 4 Videos
Pyrenean brook salamander (Calotriton asper)
Information on the Pyrenean brook salamander is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Mediterranean barbel (Barbus meridionalis)
A little-known freshwater fish of coastal France and Spain, the Mediterranean barbel (Barbus meridionalis) is rather plain in appearance... More 5 Images 0 videos
Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)
The water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between... More 9 Images 8 Videos
Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus)
The minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small, lively freshwater fish, with a greenish-brown back, which features darker spots that form an... More 19 Images 5 Videos
Achondrostoma (Achondrostoma arcasii)
A freshwater fish of Portugal and Spain, Achondrostoma arcasii is a little known species threatened by the loss of its habitat. It can be... More 3 Images 0 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
Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni)
A small, distinctive species belonging to an ancient family of amphibians, the Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni) is one of just five... More 4 Images 0 videos
Spanish painted frog (Discoglossus jeanneae)
The Spanish painted frog (Discoglossus jeanneae) is a medium-sized amphibian with quite variable colouration. Its upperparts are... More 1 Image 0 videos
Valencia toothcarp (Valencia hispanica)
An attractively coloured, diminutive freshwater fish, while the Valencia toothcarp has a history of popularity in the aquarium trade, today... More 1 Image 0 videos
Orange-spotted emerald (Oxygastra curtisii)
As a typical emerald (Corduliidae spp.), this medium-sized dragonfly possesses vivid emerald green eyes and a metallic green body, with a... More 4 Images 0 videos
Alpine emerald (Somatochlora alpestris)
Like other emerald dragonflies of the Corduliidae family, the Alpine emerald is named for it characteristic metallic-green colouration. This... More 1 Image 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
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
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
Southern damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale)
Males are sky-blue and black in colour, with blue eyes and two small eyespots. They can be distinguished from the males of similar species... More 7 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
Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos

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