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Old 03-12-2010, 11:21 AM
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YOOK THIS PICTURE LAST YEAR UP ON LOCH HORRISDALE, IT IS BY THE LARGEST DRAGONFLY I HAVE EVER SEEN ABOUT 6IN IN LENTH, SO DOES THIS SPECIES HAVE A SPECIFIC NAME, THANKSClick the image to open in full size. SORRY FOR SUCH SMALL PIC
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Old 03-12-2010, 12:08 PM
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And here's another one, spotted in Assynt.

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The nymphs must be quite a sight.
Don't know what it's called but I'm sure Fishtales will turn up soon and tell us.
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Old 03-12-2010, 01:06 PM
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These big guys are very common in the north west of Scotland.

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Old 03-12-2010, 01:12 PM
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Gold-ringed Dragon Fly ( Cordulegaster boltoni )

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Old 03-12-2010, 01:36 PM
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Thanks, Sandy.

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Old 03-12-2010, 01:49 PM
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Yes thanks fishtales , its those eyes they kind off stare at you
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The Lake District has them too -- sometimes called Yellow-banded.Ja
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