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Golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) The Golden-ringed dragonfly is a large, striking dragonfly and the longest British species, the only one of its genus to be found in the United Kingdom. Resting on a foxglove taken near Coniston water in the Lake District, England. Cordulegaster boltonii,England,Geotagged,Golden-ringed Dragonfly,Summer,United Kingdom,dragonfly,golden-ringed dragonfly Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii)

The Golden-ringed dragonfly is a large, striking dragonfly and the longest British species, the only one of its genus to be found in the United Kingdom. Resting on a foxglove taken near Coniston water in the Lake District, England.

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    WildFlower
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    Sorry, I guess I was too quick to identify it, I thought it was there for a while. Please feel free to remove my ID and identify it yourself. Posted 10 years ago
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      Hey no problem :) Posted 10 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    A 142 dragonflies now:
    http://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse/animalia/arthropoda/insecta/odonata

    And new ones keep getting added. I've never seen one with such explicit rings though, gorgeous.     Posted 10 years ago
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      Wow good stuff. There is another dragonfly i have seen with similar markings called the Yellow striped hunter. This one in the pic was massive, id say at least 4 or 5 inches long. Posted 10 years ago

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The Golden-ringed dragonfly

The golden-ringed dragonfly is a large, striking dragonfly and the longest British species, the only member of its genus to be found in the United Kingdom.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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Uploaded Mar 31, 2015. Captured Jul 7, 2013 13:42 in Lake District National Park, A593, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8DF, UK.
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  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 340mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.