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

Neurothemis is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Their distribution is in India, Asia, Australia and the Pacific region. Most Neurothemis species are red.

Dragonflies have black wings on the branches.

Batanta island, Raja Ampat, West Papoua, Indonesia

Une libellule déprimée femelle, Libellula depressa, délicatement en train de pondre un œuf à la surface de l'eau d'une mare, capturant ainsi l'instant magique de la vie sauvage.

Common Darter Dragonfly perched on a reed in Gosforth Park Nature Reserve in springtime

Close-up of a four-spotted chaser Libellula quadrimaculata dragonfly.

Dragonflies perching on leaves. dragonfly in nature. Dragonflies in natural habitats. Beautiful natural scenery with dragonflies.

$Tot 35-44mm, Ab 20-30mm, Hw 24-30mm.\nOne of the larger Sympetrum species. In the field, males may be noticed because they seldom become as deeply red as other species and have a rather parallel-sided abdomen.\nHabitat: Wide range of places, especially preferring warm, stagnant waters. These are often shallow and bare, this species being a pioneer of newly created ponds. Occasionally in flowing or brackish water.\nFlight Season: May be seen all year in the Mediterranean. In Northern Europe, appears from early June, becoming abundant in July and flying into November. One of the last dragonflies to be encountered in autumn.\nDistribution: Common in most of our area, becoming less common relative to S. vulgatum in a north-easterly direction. Extends to Japan. Migrations are often seen and are sometimes massive.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands.$

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Dragonfly and Transparent Wings on branch - animal behavior.

Dragonfly on the blue cap of a plastic bottle

A dragonfly lies motionless on the floor, its transparent wings spread wide. Its slender body remains still, while the light reveals the delicate patterns on its wings. A quiet moment from an insect that usually soars through the air

close up photo of dragonfly on the wild grass leaf

A mating pair of Hairy Dragonfly, Brachytron pratense, perching on a Stinging Nettle plant growing at the edge of a lake.

Meadow in summer time: single meadowhawk ( Sympetrum) resting on top of a stem.

Yellow-green dragonfly with blurred background. Copy space

A blue-eyed dragonfly with blue and yellow coloring perches on the tip of a branch.

A dragonfly is sitting on a flower. Insects in nature.

$Dragonflies and damselflies are not just mesmerizing aerial acrobats; they play a crucial role in maintaining ecological sustainability. As natural predators, they help control mosquito and pest populations, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Their presence also indicates clean water and healthy ecosystems, making them vital indicators of environmental health. Protecting their habitats supports biodiversity and promotes sustainable ecosystems.\nLocation: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (India)$

Two male banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens), territory fight.

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