East Riding Atlas

Black Darter - Sympetrum danae Status | Abundance Map | Date Band Map | Breeding Status | National Atlas East Riding Status In the East Riding, breeding populations are confined to Skipwith Common, where it is the most abundant species, and a small colony at Allerthorpe Common. Adults are wanderers and can turn up many miles away from known sites, however it is also an immigrant, which could account for the coastal records. Flight Period  The national flight period is mid-July to mid-September, the chart below shows the East Riding flight period based on current records. Status | Abundance Map | Date Band Map | Breeding Status | National Atlas

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