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A close up of a beautiful blue and green Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) resting on the reeds near the edge of a pond at Forest Farm Nature Reserve, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Bavaria, Germanay. Close-up of a beautiful opend Blue-winged Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo Dragonfly with green Background.

This beautiful dragonfly, basking on green background. What a beautiful shade of blue, very gorgeous.

$Tot 35-39mm, Ab 25-33mm, Hw 17-24mm. Average size and build for a Spreadwing.\n\nThe most widespread and numerous Lestes in many areas, probably because it is less partial to ephemeral habitats.\n\nOccurrence:\nOne of the commonest damselflies in most of Northern Europe across to japan, but (largely) absent from most of the south.\n\nHabitat:\nAlmost any standing water with ample reed-like vegetation. May be more numerous at recent shallow or acidic sites, but not specific to pioneer, ephemeral or bog-like conditions.\n\nFlight Season:\nGenerally from mid-May to mid-October, peaking in August. Most emergence tends to be a week later than L. dryas.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.$

A blue damselfly sits on a blade of grass in Bavaria. Green grasses in the background. The sun is shining from the side. There is space for text.

Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a blade of grass - a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae.

Dragonfly, Libellula depressa emerging adult, macro shot

Beautiful coloful dragonfly sitting on a flower

Close up shot of a Blue Dasher Dragonfly

Close shot of a Libellula quadrimaculata, known in Europe as the four-spotted chaser.

Close-up of a four-spotted chaser, Libellula quadrimaculata, or four-spotted skimmer dragonfly resting in sunlight on green reeds. cool concept

$General: Common by still waters in most of Europe. Easily recognized by its large size, brown body and the black wing spots for which it is named.\nTot 40-48mm, Ab 27-32mm, Hw 32-40mm.\nMales heave a powerful, aggressive flight and frequently perch on stakes overlooking the water.\nHabitat: Most still waters, preferably with well developed vegetation, and can be very numerous on acidic lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, but most abundant in early summer.\nDistribution: Widespread and abundant in much of range, across temperate Eurasia and North America. In the past was known to have massive migrations.\n\nThis is a common Species in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.\nThe Picture is made in the Wieden (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2023.$

Dragonfly sitting on a dry stick, wildlife. A thin blue dragonfly sits on a narrow leaf of grass. Out of focus.

The scarce chaser is a species of dragonfly. The adult male has a bright blue abdomen with patches of black, while the adult female and juvenile male each have a bright orange abdomen. It is about 45 mm in length with an average wingspan of 74 mm. It is distributed throughout Europe

The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India.The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India. The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India.

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.

Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens)

Close shot of an emperor dragonfly or blue emperor (Anax imperator)

Beautiful nature scene with Keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens). Macro shot of Keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) flower.

The photo shows a closeup of a dragonfly clinging to a twig in front of the sky.

Close-up of a banded damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a blade of grass. The background is blurred and green. The wings are clearly visible.

$A brown and rather plain hawker, with largely clear wings and conspicuous green eyes. The yellow triangle on S2 is diagnostic, as are the colour and shape of the hind wing base. Males patrol marshy ditches, reedy lakesides and other lush, calm waters.\nField characters: Tot 62-66mm, Ab 47-54mm, Hw 39-45mm.\nHabitat: Ditches, marshes, ponds and lakes with rich vegetation. Favours swamps of Water-soldier (Stratiotes aloides) in most of its northern range.\nFlight Season: May to August in most of its range, most abundant in June; earlier than most Aeshnia.\nDistribution: Widespread but very local in much of its range, especially in south-west, often numerous where present. \n\nThis is not a very common Species in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$

A Dragonfly perched on a tree branch and nature background, Selective focus, insect macro, Colorful insect in Thailand.

Close up of Common Blue Damselfly at rest

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.

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) resting on leaf.

Tiny dragonfly (Zygoptera) perched on a leaf

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

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