Dragonflies

Red-veined Darter at Es grau

Nineteen species of Odonata have been recorded on Menorca, 8 damselflies and 11 dragonflies. Of these you could expect to see 15 or so on a visit.

The Emperors
 Anax imperator, Emperor dragonfly
 Anax parthenope, Lesser emperor

The Aeshnas
 Aeshna mixta, Migrant hawker
 Aeshna affinis, Blue-eyed hawker
Aeshna isoceles Green-eyed hawker

 Crocothemis erythraea, Scarlet dragonfly or Broard scarlet

 Orthetrum cancellatum, Black-tailed skimmer
 Orthetrum coerulescens, Keeled skimmer

 Sympetrum striolatum, Common darter
 Sympetrum fonscolombii, Red-veined darter

 Libellula depressa, Broad-bodied chaser

Keeled Skimmer