Ramsdown nature reserve

Updated 26 June 14

Yesterday had the afternoon off work and went to Ramsdown nature reserve in the search for more damsels and dragonflies with the weather being sunny and very warm. Found damsels and dragons plus butterflies and daytime flying moths, and this is a selection of the best shots from the afternoon.

First up the butterflies and daytime moth.

A Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4. Slight crop

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) on the path.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

The Latticed Heath (Chiasmia clathrata) moth.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Now the damsels, of which 2 I am undecided as to ID.

This first is one is an Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa)

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

However, I am uncertain if these 2 are Scarce Emeralds or more Emeralds.

UPDATE: Confirmed that these are Emerald Damselflies on the UK Dragonfly forum

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Lastly the dragonflies, and I believe both found on the day are Black Darters (Sympetrum danae).

UPDATE: Confirmed that these are Black Darters on the UK Dragonfly forum

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Particularly as the second one is resting in the obelisk position.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

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