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Variable Damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum)
The Black Lochs contain an important colony of the Variable damselfly Coenagrion pulchellum, a species which is rare and vulnerable in the UK north of Wales. Its similarity to the more widespread Azure damselfly often leads to confusion over identifications, and an expert opinion is needed to confirm its presence at unrecorded sites. The “Variable” Read More …
Field Trip to the Black Lochs – Saturday 18th July 2009
Our field trip today took us to the solitude and beautiful landscape of the intriguingly titled “Black Lochs” near North Connel. Leaving the A85 main road we followed a track towards Achaleven Farm and on past Cuil-uaine to the lochs. They are renowned for their variety of dragonflies and damselflies, but we did not expect Read More …