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A Golden-Ringed Jewel: Britain’s Longest Dragonfly Hitches Ride on Woman’s Thumb

June 22, 2026 sweetanimals

A woman in Wales had an unforgettable close encounter when Britain’s longest dragonfly landed on her thumb as if catching a ride. Sarah Hawkes spotted the impressive golden-ringed dragonfly while…

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Rare Dragonfly Introduced into a Hidden Corner of Cumbria

April 22, 2025 sweetanimals

Rare Dragonfly Reintroduced to Cumbria’s Campfield Marsh in Landmark Conservation Effort April 21, 2025 — In a major step for British invertebrate conservation, the White-faced Darter dragonfly (Leucorrhinia dubia) is…

A Golden-Ringed Jewel: Britain’s Longest Dragonfly Hitches Ride on Woman’s Thumb

Rare Dragonfly Introduced into a Hidden Corner of Cumbria

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A Golden-Ringed Jewel: Britain’s Longest Dragonfly Hitches Ride on Woman’s Thumb

Rare Dragonfly Introduced into a Hidden Corner of Cumbria

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