Downy Emerald LBAP

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DOWNY EMERALD (CORDULIA AENEA)
LOCAL BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN

Links to associated HAPs

None

Current Status

A local species in the British Isles, which is mainly concentrated south of the Thames but with scattered populations elsewhere. In Cheshire this dragonfly can only be found at Abbots Moss, Gull Pool and the narrow area of forest between where it appears to be increasing in number. There is an unconfirmed record for Little Budworth Common and old records for Wybunbury Moss and Pettypool.

The larvae live amongst leaf litter in the bottom of ponds. The Cheshire population is unusual as seems to be breeding in the sphagnum edges of Abbots Moss, where there is little leaf litter. This is Cheshire`s only 'emerald' dragonfly, and can quite easily be observed rapidly flying along the Whitegate Way at tree top heigh

Threats

Removal of broad leaved trees from the south western side of Gull Pool
Any loss in water quality on the current sites.

How are we helping to conserve the Downy Emerald in the Cheshire region?

All records collated by the county recorder.
Ongoing monitoring at key sites.

Objectives, Targets and Actions

OBJECTIVES	LOCAL TARGETS
To ensure the survival of downy emeralds in Cheshire	1. To maintain a viable breeding population at the current known sites. 2. To learn more about the Cheshire population of downy emerald through a research project. 3. To identify and survey possible breeding sites including the more traditional habitat of woodland ponds.
ACTIONS REQUIRED
Raise the profile of this dragonfly and its fragile status. This could be achieved by the constructing of an interpretation board along the Whitegate Way footpath, where the dragonflies can often be seen. Research into the precise habitat requirements of the downy emeralds in Cheshire, in order to implement suitable management.

Progress so far

1997 - 2006 Action Completed

Due to lack of funds and no project officer no work has been undertaken since 2001.

How to find out more about the Downy Emerald

Cheshire Dragonflies and Damselflies website - http://www.brocross.com/dfly/dfly.htm
British Dragonfly Society - www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/

Contact details

LBAP Chair

Paul Hill, Lepidoptera & Odonata LBAP Action Group
Phone: 0871 734 0111

References & Glossary

Brooks S & Lewington R (1999): The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland
Gabb R & Kitching D (1992): The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Cheshire. Liverpool Museum and Gallerie