Slightly different dragon

[Andy Johnson]

So this is the exuviae or cast larval skin, i found it at my ole mums pond a few weeks ago. Had i been there a few moments before i could have seen it emerge.

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[AdamSi]

Now that's a nice find we had damselflies laying eggs in ours last year and see the larvae in the pond, nothing's come out this year but understand it can take a few years?

 

[Andy Johnson]

Average i think for dragons is about 3 years and damsels are known to have up to 2 generations a year depending on climate. Don't quote me on that though

 

[TimmyG]

That's excellent, you can really make out all it's anatomy. Love their "Alien-style" extendable jaws!

 

[Andy Johnson]

Thanks Timmy, these are the only reason i wouldnt like to walk bare foot in a pond

 

[Neil Burnell]

Thats a cracking shot, it looks in perfect condition.