Common sanddragon

As common sanddragon has different feeding habits at different life stages, traps should contain food appropriate for the stage being targeted. Adult common sanddragon may be attracted to areas with high insect activity as they are predatory on other smaller insects. naiads should be lured with aquatic invertebrates that they typically prey upon.

The naiads of common sanddragon are aquatic and typically reside in the sandy or silty bottoms of rivers and streams, where they are well-camouflaged and can ambush prey. When searching for them, one should inspect the shallows of clean, slow-flowing water bodies. Adult common sanddragon, on the other hand, are frequently found flying along the edges of rivers or resting on vegetation, basking in the sun. To find adults, one would search areas with open space near water, looking for their characteristic hovering flight or for individuals perched on plants or the ground, sunning themselves.

Adult common sanddragon are diurnal and are most active on warm, sunny days. For observing or capturing them, late morning to early afternoon is preferable. For naiad or naiad stages, time is less of a factor, but activity may still peak during warmer hours.

Common sanddragon are typically more active in warm, sunny conditions. They may be harder to find in cold or inclement weather, and adults are less likely to fly in strong winds or rain.