Family summary
There is only one genus of Cordulegastridae found in Europe and just two species are found in France. These large Dragonflies are black with bright yellow rings round the abdomen. They are usually found flying over small, clean streams.
Cordulegaster genus
Cordulegaster boltoni - Golden-ringed Dragonfly - Le Cordulégastre annelé
Cordulegaster bidentata - Sombre Golden-ringed Dragonfly - Le Cordulégastre bidenté
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