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Rogues' Gallery
Yes, everything has its place, so of course they aren't rogues. I have seen all of these preying (or attempting to prey) on dragonflies and damselflies.
Raft Spider
Backswimmer (and Alder Beetle)
Pond Skater
Awww!
Long-jawed Orb Weaver
Hobby
Saucer Bug
Marsh Frog (not native). It missed a tandem pair of Common Darter ... just.
Great Diving Beetle larva
Ant
Different type of orb weaver
Pied Wagtail with food for a young brood - a Large Red Damselfly, a hoverfly and another damselfly
Wasp Spider
Who ... me?
Of course, dragonflies and damselflies are very good predators too ↓
Small Red Damselfly - a female with a leaf hopper and unusual colouring, almost of the form erythrogastrum, which is rare in Britain.
Four-spotted Chaser with an immature female Common Blue Damselfly.
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