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Rare Damselfly Spotted in Revived South Downs Dew Ponds
10/20/2025
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Story summary
- Ecological surveys of restored dew ponds in South Downs National Park have revealed significant biodiversity.
- The blue-tailed damselfly, previously thought extinct, has been spotted in one pond.
- Sylvia King, a surveyor, described the resurgence of plants and insects as exciting, highlighting the ecosystem's unpredictability and vitality.
