However, I then noticed that there were three separate discarded skins of the larva (two of which were still attached to a leaf and one in the pond water) so have to assume that two emerged yesterday when I was away from home.
Now the point is - what are they? A single wing measured 5cms (about 2") it's total length was 10cms (about 4"). and I consulted my Dragons ID book and believe it's most likely to be an Emperor Dragonfly - although I'd really like it to be one of the Emeralds; unlikely I know but Brilliant Emeralds are seen not too far from where I live.
If you know what it is, I'd be pleased if you would leave a comment.
If only the Dragonfly could have waited till the sun came over the pond...
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Looks like an immature Emperor Dragon to me...but then I'm only learning!
Corinna
emeralds early july. keep the first weekend free for esher common!!
Pete - The Emerald was wishful thinking! The weekend is in my diary - in biro!! :)
Corinna - thanks for your comment - I've got my L plates on too!
Thanks Ocean :)
Thanks for answering my email and reminding me of your blog.
I like your photographs of the dragon flies. I don't have these but do have the single-set-of-wings, damsel flies, and get to take their pictures each summer.
I am not up to date on birds from around the world and have plenty of problems trying to keep up with those found mostly in the midwest where I live -- Brookville, Ohio.
With Global Warming, I am getting new birds that never came here in the 46 years we have lived here.
I have three blogs. A birds blog which is recently started, and a blog called Abe's Town which is a kind of experimental blog but there are bird pictures on it too. And, finally, my Brookville Daily Photo where you can find birds and everything else including a picture of me with my shorts being held up with clothes pins.
Thanks again.
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