Normski4ash - Macro Photography

Black Darter - Sympetrum danae

The black darter is a small, narrow-bodied dragonfly which is on the wing from the end of June until September. This is a common dragonfly of moorlands, heaths and bogs. As their name suggests, black darters have a darting and somewhat skittish flight, moving forward suddenly from a hovering position to catch their insect-prey.