Rare dragonfly introduced into remote area of Cumbria to reverse its decline

White-faced darters transported to South Solway Mosses as hotter summers dry out its bog pool breeding sitesWith its chalk-white face and bright flame-coloured markings, the white-faced darter dragonfly is a distinctive sight as it flutters around England’s peat bogs.The rare dragonfly, which breeds in mossy pools, is at threat of local extinction, but now conservationists are trying to end its population crash by introducing it into a remote corner of Cumbria. Continue reading...

Apr 22, 2025 - 15:47
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Rare dragonfly introduced into remote area of Cumbria to reverse its decline

White-faced darters transported to South Solway Mosses as hotter summers dry out its bog pool breeding sites

With its chalk-white face and bright flame-coloured markings, the white-faced darter dragonfly is a distinctive sight as it flutters around England’s peat bogs.

The rare dragonfly, which breeds in mossy pools, is at threat of local extinction, but now conservationists are trying to end its population crash by introducing it into a remote corner of Cumbria. Continue reading...