Pyrrhosoma Nymphula
Pyrrhosoma nymphula (Sulzer, 1776) Large Red Damsel. Body length 33mm to 36mm
Flight season…One of the earliest species in Northern Europe, April to August.
Range and status… Common in large areas.
Habitat…Wide range of waters, preferring well-vegetated standing water. Can occasionally be found resting on vegetation well away from water. Mostly small rivers and streams abundant with vegetation.
Below are images of male and female Pyrrhosoma nymphula, both sexes vary in colouration patterns. The male below is shown in the first collection of images and the female (f. typica.) can be seen devouring a Cranefly.
Read MoreFlight season…One of the earliest species in Northern Europe, April to August.
Range and status… Common in large areas.
Habitat…Wide range of waters, preferring well-vegetated standing water. Can occasionally be found resting on vegetation well away from water. Mostly small rivers and streams abundant with vegetation.
Below are images of male and female Pyrrhosoma nymphula, both sexes vary in colouration patterns. The male below is shown in the first collection of images and the female (f. typica.) can be seen devouring a Cranefly.
