The Trelusback site contains large numbers of dragonflies and damselflies together with other pond and stream species. The species recorded include the Small Red damselfly which is on the Odonata Red List.
These have been recorded at Trelusback and verified by the former County Dragonfly Recorder Dave Cooper, who is now retired.
The Trelusback Wildlife Site’s Management Plan therefore takes into consideration the needs of dragonflies and damselflies. The stream, ponds, seepages, bog, seasonal ponds and ditches are therefore being maintained to provide suitable habitat for dragonflies and damselflies, with special consideration for the habitat needs of each of the different species.
Additionally, a series of terraced shallow ponds were created in 2022. These ponds were created with the kin assistance of Kernow Conservation and grants from South West Water and Arnold Clark Ltd. Black-boied Skimmer and the Keeled Skimmer dragonflies, not previously seen at Trelusback, have now started breeding in these ponds.
