PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID WHISTLECRAFT

The Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) is widespread in the UK. This species has a red abdomen with dark markings towards the end. Males tend to be more vibrant. It is often the first damselfly to be seen in spring. This one was photographed late in the season at a new pond in the Hawk & Owl Trust revserve at Sculthorpe Moor in Norfolk.

Equipment: Canon Eos 1DsMk2, Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 APO Macro lens.

Ref: Red Damselfly Pyrrhosoma nymphula

Date: 17/07/05

Location: Sculthorpe Moor, Norfolk

Photographer: David Whistlecraft