Emperor Dragonfly, Stonepit Field, 15Jul14, Peter Hassett

Whilst ambling along your favourite riverside walk there’s nothing like the colourful glimpse of a dragonfly to tell you that summer is well and truly here. And though these vibrant insects might feel like a familiar sight, there’s plenty you may not know about them. Here’s a handful of facts that might make you see these winged wonders in a different light.

Click here to read the rest of the article.: BBC Blogs – Springwatch – Five things you didn’t know about dragonflies