During the first half of June was an excellent time for some interesting local dragonflies. During several visits to a pond close to Borrevannet it was possible to closely photograph several
Ruby Whiteface Leucorhinia rubicunda and
Yellow-spotted Whiteface Leucorrhinia pectoralis which were new recorded species for Horten. In addition there where loads of newly hatched
Four-spotted Chasers Libellula quadrimaculata on this tiny pond as well as hordes of damselflies sp. and a
Hairy Hawker Brachytron pratense which made a very brief visit. At the northern end of Borrevannet first
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens were found although provisionally not the number that is usual here. On a butterfly expedition to Gjennestadvannet, several species of dragonfly were found including several
Brown Hawker Aeshna grandis,
Small Whiteface Leucorrhinia dubia,
Downy Emerald Cordulia aenea and two adult male
Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa which is one of my all-time favourites.
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| Yellow-spotted Whiteface, male - Borrevannet, Horten 14th June 2020 |
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| Yellow-spotted Whiteface, male - Borrevannet, Horten 14th June 2020 |
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| Yellow-spotted Whiteface, young male - Borrevannet, Horten 12th June 2020 |
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| Ruby Whiteface, male - Borrevannet, Horten 15th June 2020 |
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| Ruby Whiteface, male - Borevannet, Horten 12th June 2020 |
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| Ruby Whiteface, male - Borrevannet, Horten 12th June 2020 |
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| Ruby Whiteface, male - Borrevannet, Horten 14th June 2020 |
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| Broad-bodied Chaser, male - Gjennestadvannet, Stokke 18th June 2020 |
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| Four-spotted Chaser, male - Borrevannet, Horten 15th June 2020 |
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| Banded Demoiselle, female - Horten 16th June 2020 |
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