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nine-spotted moth or yellow belted burnet (Amata phegea)

A closeup on a male of the thick-legged flower beetle, Oedemera Nobilis , on a green leaf

The Speckled Wood occurs in woodland, gardens and hedgerows. Butterflies often perch in sunny spots, spiralling into the air to chase each other.

Ectobius sylvestris Forest Cockroach Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

Large walnut aphid (Panaphis juglandis) on the upper side of leaf of walnut (Juglans regia) nymphs and adults.

Yellow winged Darter Dragonfly perched on a grass flower in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

$Tot 42-45mm, Ab. 25-29mm, Hw 32-38mm.\n\nGeneral: A local species throughout our area that prefers slow-moving waters, bordered with tall emergent vegetation. The appearance of the male changes dramatically with maturation; vivid orange abdomen turn into black and grey-blue territorial males. \nMales frequently perch on waterside plants, making darting flights between perches.\nHabitat: Appears to require a certain combination of water quality and habitat structure (such as Reed borders). Include slow flowing rivers and streams, abandoned canals, reedy lakes and ditches, oxbows and fishponds.\nFlight Season: From April to early August, but activity concentrated in May and June in most of range.\nDistribution: Widespread through M Europe, habitat specific, therefore locally common.\n\nIn the Netherlands the Dragonfly is local common. The Males have a blue Abdomen.$

Close-up of a Demoiselle (Calopteryx) sitting on the leaf of a stinging nettle in spring against a green background in nature

Collection of different flying insect specimens

A Banded Demoiselle poised on dead grass head in sunlight

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.

A female Variegated Flutterer Dragonfly (Rhyothemis variegata) perched on the grass

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) resting on leaf.

Chrysoperla carnea, known as the common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family

$The scarlet tiger moth (Callimorpha dominula, formerly Panaxia dominula) is a colorful moth belonging to the tiger moth subfamily, Arctiinae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nDescription:\nCallimorpha dominula has a wingspan of 45–55 millimeters. Adults of this species are quite variable in color. The forewings usually have a metallic-green sheen on the blackish areas, with white and yellow or orange markings. Hindwings are red with three large and irregular black markings. These moths may also occur in rare color forms, one with yellow hindwings and body and one with extended black on hindwings. The thorax is black glossed with green and shows two longitudinal short yellow stripes. The abdomen is black. The scarlet tiger moth has developed mouthparts, that allow it to feed on nectar. The caterpillars can reach a length of about 40 millimeters . They are dark gray with yellow stripes and small white dots.\nBiology:\nThe imagines are active during the day in May and June. This species has a single generation. The caterpillars are polyphagous. They mainly feed on comfrey (Symphytum officinale), but also on a number of other plants (Urtica, Cynoglossum, Fragaria, Fraxinus, Geranium, Lamium, Lonicera, Myosotis, Populus, Prunus, Ranunculus, Rubus, Salix and Ulmus species). \nDistribution and habitat:\nThis species is present in most of Europe and in the Near East (Turkey, South Caucasus and northern Iran). These moths prefer damp areas (wet meadows, river banks, fens and marshes), but they also can be found on rocky cliffs close to the sea (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.$

A shimmering green demoiselle sits on a blade of grass in the tall grass. The background is dark with room for text.

Melolontha Melolontha Cockchafer Beetle. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

Natural detailed closeup on a scentless plant bug, Rhopalus subrufus on a green leaf in the garden

Butterfly Silver-washed Fritillary. Female. Argynnis paphia.

The Banded Demoiselle which is a common sight on slow flowing streams during summer time. The male being a dark blue and female a translucent green colour.

A closeup shot of a dragonfly on a green leaf

$Field characters: Tot 44-50mm, Ab 29-35mm, Hw 35-41mm.\n\nKnown as 'blue arrows', the males of this active species, sheering fast and low above water or perching on open ground beside it, are one of the most familiar dragonfly sights in our area.\nRange and Status: Found throughout our area, with the exception of the northern Scandinavia. one of the most common species.\nHabitat: Larger standing or slow-flowing waters, generally open and often with margins without vegetation, such as lakes, sandpits, rivers and canals.\nFlight Season: From the end of April to the beginning of September, most abundant from June to August.\n\nThis is a common Species on the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$

Ephemera vulgata - Drake Mackerel Mayfly

Male common whitetail (Plathemis lydia) on rock. A North American dragonfly.

Adult Antlion lace wing (Myrmeleontidae) sitting cleaning itself, Kruger Park, South Africa

A beautiful Swallowtail butterfly with distinct yellow markings resting gracefully on a vibrant green leaf. The contrast between the butterfly's elegant patterns and the lush foliage creates a serene and captivating natural composition.

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