Two of us spotted something like this perched on 
a leaf away from water:
http://www.ghmahoney.org.uk/dragonfly/liqua01.jpg

However, I cannot be sure this is that same one.
We both agree on 4.5 cm length, which made it 
so noticeable.
Neither of us have noticed them that small.
Our area was in the North Midlands.

Miles

"Miles - Nature"  wrote in message 
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> Two of us spotted something like this perched on a leaf away from water:
> http://www.ghmahoney.org.uk/dragonfly/liqua01.jpg
>
> However, I cannot be sure this is that same one.
> We both agree on 4.5 cm length, which made it so noticeable.
> Neither of us have noticed them that small.
> Our area was in the North Midlands.
>
> Miles
>

Hi Miles,

try looking for pictures of Common Darters on the net.

The picture you have linked to is Four-spotted Chaser, much larger and 
bulkier.

regards

Aeshna

On Aug 24, 12:43 pm, "aeshna"  wrote:
> "Miles - Nature"  wrote in messagenews:fama5b$3is$1@aioe.org...
>
> > Two of us spotted something like this perched on a leaf away from water:
> >http://www.ghmahoney.org.uk/dragonfly/liqua01.jpg
>
> > However, I cannot be sure this is that same one.
> > We both agree on 4.5 cm length, which made it so noticeable.
> > Neither of us have noticed them that small.
> > Our area was in the North Midlands.
>
> > Miles
>
> Hi Miles,
>
> try looking for pictures of Common Darters on the net.
>
> The picture you have linked to is Four-spotted Chaser, much larger and
> bulkier.
>
> regards
>
> Aeshna

Try this link for photos of Common Darter:
http://www.dragonflies.org.uk/default.aspx?content=common-darter.xml