Monday, 4 August 2025

Banded Demoiselle

13th July 2025 - as well as several blue damselfly species, there were also Banded Demoiselle on Granta Park.  However this damselfly species prefers slow-flowing streams and rivers, and on GP this is best seen on the reeds in the river opposite Bancroft Meadow. 

The male has a metallic blue-green coloured body, with a large iridescent dark spot or band on the wings. The female has pale green wings, which lack the band, with an equally striking metallic green body. Truly spectacular when viewed in the sun.

male Banded Demoiselle

male Banded Demoiselle

female Banded Demoiselle
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The Aims of Abington Naturewatch

At their meeting on 9 April 2005 the members approved this revised version of the aims of Abington Naturewatch:

  • To monitor and record the wildlife (fauna & flora) within the borders of the Abingtons;
  • To encourage protection of our wildlife, maintain its quality and foster its diversity;
  • To promote awareness of the richness, potential and problems of the natural environment of the Abingtons;
  • To cooperate in improving access to the local natural environment for the benefit of all Abington villagers.

Pat Daunt, Founder

The organisation is informal and communication is by email if possible; members are notified of events from time to time. Contact details are maintained by a small "project team". There is currently no membership fee as costs are covered by voluntary contributions at events.

Members are encouraged to report notable sightings of flora and fauna within the Abingtons to the appropriate sector coordinator and an illustrated record is published annually.

A map of the area covered, with some features noted, is available here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213774935674882866424.00000111dca2be9f06ab8&z=13>

For more information or to join, please contact David Farrant on (01223) 892871.

Contributions to our records should be sent to sector contacts or either of the above. Photographs may also be submitted to Andy Merryweather (amerryweather61@gmail.com)