Black Darter - Wragg's Quarry

A Black Darter put in a brief appearance in Wragg's Quarry today, my only record for the year so far and it's getting late now.

Black Darter - male

Black Darter - Wragg's Quarry

Several Black Darter on the wing in Wragg's Quarry this morning. The last of our dragonflies to emerge the main flight period is August so they may not be around much longer. 
A word of caution, there are more bee hives in the quarry than in previous years and they are quite aggressive so watch out!

Black Darter - male

Black Darter - Wragg's Quarry

My first Black Darter of the year this morning with at least 4 males and several females around the pool. The Black Darter favours acidic moorland pools so numbers are restricted by the availability of this habitat.

Black Darter - male

Black Darter - female ovipositing with male in tandem