Dragonflies

There are a high number of varieties of Dragonflies recorded at the pond which shows its ecological value, although none of the varieties are particularly rare in Norfolk the sheer variety makes Selbrigg Pond an ideal place to go dragonfly spotting.

In addition to the dragonflies around the pond there is also a relatively large population of damselflies (commonly confused with dragonflies). 

Full list of Dragonflies and Damselflies Recorded

• Dragonflies
• Damselflies

Common Name	Species Name	Photo
Southern Hawker	Aeshna affinis
Brown Hawker	Aeshna grandis
Migrant Hawker	Aeshna mixta
Emperor	Anax imperator
Hairy Dragonfly	Brachytron pratense
Broad-bodied Chaser	Libellula depressa
Four-spotted Chaser	Libellula quadrimaculata
Black-tailed Skimmer	Orthetrum cancellatum
Ruddy Darter	Sympetrum sanguineum
Common Darter	Sympetrum striolatum

Common Name	Species Name	Photo
Banded Damselfly	Calopteryx splendens
Azure Damselfly	Coenagrion puella
Common Blue Damselfly	Enallagma cyathigerum
Red-eyed Damselfly	Erythromma najas
Small Red-eyed Damselfly	Erythromma viridulum
Blue tailed Damselfly	Ischnura elegans
Emerald Damselfly	Lestes sponsa
Large Red Damselfly	Pyrrhosoma nymphula