Dragonflies, Anisoptera and Damselflies, Zygoptera

Dragonflies are usually quite large and in the Uk and Ireland around 30 species can be found. The Hindwings are usually shorter and wider than the front wings. Their eyes tend to be large and nearly touch at the top of the head. Damselflies are usually smaller and much more delicate with the same wing pattern on both sets of wings. Their eyes are separated. We have about 20 species here in the Uk