Exuvia Identification
With the help of John Wright and his microscope I seem to be making some inroads into the fascinating field of exuvia identification. I cannot stress enough how important it is to produce proof of breeding at a site and I urge you all to go out and search for exuvia.
Brooks and Lewington include a decent identification key in their book but if anyone finds any exuvia which they would like John or I to identify we would be more than happy to take up the challenge. Post them to me at the address given on the bottom of the Recording Form, in some sort of crush-proof box, noting the site (with grid reference) and date on which they were procured. I find 35mm transparency boxes ideal. I will not promise an instant reply but will eventually sort through all specimens received.
I hope after all this effort, Carl Baggott sent his exuvia to Ian for identification!
Photo: Adey Baker, Huncote Dragonfly Pool, 14th June 2003.
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