John Muddeman
Well-known member
Having been to the Canary islands a few times, either in February or principally July, I've seen a few of the dragons and a damsel there, but there are more to see.
I'm wondering if anyone knows of particular sites on Tenerife which are good and readily accessible (e.g. the pools at Tejina were excellent a couple of years ago in summer), but in particular I'm wondering if anyone knows if Red-veined Dropwing Trithemis arteriosa is usually on the wing in the first half of March...
Also, if anyone knows of any relatively easily reached site/s for Ringed Cascader Zygonyx torridus? I saw it in the Barranco del Infierno (I think it is) over 10 years ago, but access has been heavily restricted there for a few years now (unless it's changed?) and not possible early or late in the day, either, so ruining a combined birding-dragonfly trip before the madding crowds arrive or after they leave.
Also in case it's of interest, Ubiquitous Bluetail Ischnura senegalensis has been confirmed on Tenerife (via DNA studies), but its status is far from resolved. Saharan Bluetail I. saharensis is clearly by far the commoner, but I'd be interested to know if anyone's seen/photographed possible senegalensis there and indeed, if anyone knows of an on-line or other readily available source for ID info of the species...
Regards, John
ps. in case it's of interest, there's a full list for Iberia, Canary islands, Madeira and the Azores at http://www.iberianwildlife.com/spain/dragonflies-damselflies-spain.htm
I'm wondering if anyone knows of particular sites on Tenerife which are good and readily accessible (e.g. the pools at Tejina were excellent a couple of years ago in summer), but in particular I'm wondering if anyone knows if Red-veined Dropwing Trithemis arteriosa is usually on the wing in the first half of March...
Also, if anyone knows of any relatively easily reached site/s for Ringed Cascader Zygonyx torridus? I saw it in the Barranco del Infierno (I think it is) over 10 years ago, but access has been heavily restricted there for a few years now (unless it's changed?) and not possible early or late in the day, either, so ruining a combined birding-dragonfly trip before the madding crowds arrive or after they leave.
Also in case it's of interest, Ubiquitous Bluetail Ischnura senegalensis has been confirmed on Tenerife (via DNA studies), but its status is far from resolved. Saharan Bluetail I. saharensis is clearly by far the commoner, but I'd be interested to know if anyone's seen/photographed possible senegalensis there and indeed, if anyone knows of an on-line or other readily available source for ID info of the species...
Regards, John
ps. in case it's of interest, there's a full list for Iberia, Canary islands, Madeira and the Azores at http://www.iberianwildlife.com/spain/dragonflies-damselflies-spain.htm
