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Wild lilies isolated on dark grey background (strong bokeh f/1.8).
Dragon-fly, view from above, blue - black, big, sitting on a rock, wings spreaded out, USA, Kenai Peninsula
This photograph showcases the beautiful Crocosmia aurea, also known as Falling Stars or Valentine's Day flowers, in full bloom on the Cies Islands in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. The vibrant orange and yellow blossoms stand out against thelush green backdrop, highlighting the natural beauty and diversity of the islands flora.
Field characters: Tot 56-64mm, Ab 43-54mm, Hw 37-42mm. Distinctly smaller than most Aeshna species.\n\nThe commonest small hawker. Numerous in much of our area, and although it can be on the wing during most months in the Mediterranean, further north it is especially associated with late summer and autumn, when it may appear in massive migrations. It is usually identified by its size, relative dull colours and the diagnostic yellow \
a female flat-bellied dragonfly (Libellula depressa) perches on a withered branch. In the background a green meadow. There is a lot of space for text. The dragonfly is photographed from above
Dark blue dragonfly sitting on a branch
views around the Spiral Tunnels Yoho National Park British Columbia Canada
Common Whitetail Dragonfly
green dragonfly close up. Macro shots nature scene dragonfly. green dragonfly in the nature habitat. Calopteryx splendens male
A male Widow Skimmer dragonfly, Libellula luctuosa, with soft blue wing marking indicating a juvenile in early summer. Photographer Bob Balestri dba Joesboy
Broad-leaved cattail  is native flower in north America. Broadleaf cattail, bulrush, common bulrush, common cattail
Tot 30-39mm, Ab 25-32mm, HW 19-23mm.\nOur most delicate Lestes, which is normally easily separated by its statue and coloration, although some Iberian populations recall L. barbarous.\nHabitat: A wide variety of seasonally dry shallow and reedy waters in the south, becoming more critical in the north-west, where it is most abundant in heath and bog lakes with peat moss (Sphagnum) and rushes (Juncus).\nFlight Season: Northern populations mostly emerge in July, flying into November.\nDistribution: Widespread in Europe, although seldom the dominant Lestes species. Distribution recall L. barbarous, and also tends to wander like that species, though rarely in similarly great numbers.\n\nThis Species is to be seen in the describe Habitats, but not as common as L. sponsa in the Netherlands.
wild bears garlic (Allium ursinum) in the forest in the spring
Amphilophus Labiatus red devil and Astronotus ocellatus
Maianthemum stellatum (Starry False Solomon's Seal) Native North American Wildflower
A bright blue-eyed dragonfly rests on a Buttonbush on a very warm summer morning near a lake in Texas, possibily a Blue Dasher or Pachydiplax longipennis. Notice how the leaf's point has an odd similarity to a shark's profile.
American Pitcher, Carnivorous Plant
dragonfly female hairy
Identification:\nTot 57-66mm, Ab 39-49mm, Hw 37-42mm.\nIn flight often confused with the related and similar small A. mixta. Ranges less far north, but also migratory and may be invasive in good summers.\nMales are often observed when making low patrols over drying wetlands, showing their noticeable bright colors. The males vivid blue eyes and abdomen and largely green thorax sides are especially distinctive.\nHabitat: Prefers standing waters that dry up over the course of Summer, often overgrown with low rushes, bulrushes or reeds.\nFlight Season: On average, emerges earlier than A. mixta. Seen mainly from May to August, especially in the later months.\nDistribution: Seldom abundant, and only permanently present around the Mediterranean, but scarce in much of Iberia and North Africa. Hot summer weather may lead to influxes further north. Occurs east to Mongolia.\n\nThis Picture is made in a Fen area in Flevoland in half August 2022 by high Summer temperatures.
Mantis is a type of mantis originating from the island of Borneo. It has a unique body shape and is colored like dried leaves to disguise itself for prey.
Palmer's Beardtongue, Penstemon palmeri, is a beautiful pink penstemon that grows to five feet tall.  It blooms in early summer and its flowers are very fragrant.
Floraison des Orchis bouc\nHimantoglossum hircinum en fleur
The Banded Demoiselle can be seen flitting around slow-moving rivers, ponds and lakes. ... Male Banded Demoiselles are metallic blue, with broad, dark blue patches on each wing.
A male migrant hawker hanging from a bramble in the English countryside.
heimische Orchidee in den Bayerischen Alpen
Field characters: Tot 56-64mm, Ab 43-54mm, Hw 37-42mm. Distinctly smaller than most Aeshna species.\n\nThe commonest small hawker. Numerous in much of our area, and although it can be on the wing during most months in the Mediterranean, further north it is especially associated with late summer and autumn, when it may appear in massive migrations. It is usually identified by its size, relative dull colours and the diagnostic yellow \
Signtseeing images from New Plymouth
An orange neon skimmer dragonfly perches on a vine in the sunshine.  Scientific name is libellula croceipennis
Free Images: "bestof:Helicina citrina - Adams.jpg Helicina citrina Alcadia maxima From Arthur Adams Henry Adams The Genera of Recent Mollusca J Van Voorst 1858 Plate LXXXVII nr 4"
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