Dragonflies thriving at former industrial site
A record ten species of dragonfly have been seen at a Teesside nature reserve.Rising numbers of species have made the site home since the creation of freshwater pools in 2021, along with six species of damselfly.
The species are among the largest flying insects, dating back to before the dinosaurs, and thrive in unpolluted wetland habitats.recorded a more than 40% increase in 19 resident and regular migrant species, while only 11%, or five species, have declined.Image source,A sculpture created by Andrew McKeown stands close to the new boardwalk at RSPB Saltholme.
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