Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)

Stunning shot Bhoggy....this will get lots of views I bet !!

Came back for another look Bhoggy, can't believe you ain't had more decent comments on this it's wonderful.

That's a gret shot Bhoggy. Is it a female or male common darter.

Thanks Chryso. It's a male of the species, the female is a yellowish brown colour same as immature males. Guess that both sexes start the same but the male develops the red as it grows up!

Don't worry about the comments Al, get pleasure enough out of my hobby. I wish I could comment on every photo on the forum, but it's impossible - unless I never go to work - now, there's a thought