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Four spotted chaser (Libellula Quadrimaculata) posing gracefully on green foliage and seeds. Exquiste detail and lighting.

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

Facial closeup of a Four spotted chaser, Libellula quadrimaculata hanging on a twig

Dragonflies (Odonata), Four-spotted (Libellula quadrimaculata)

There are narrow out-of-focus leaves in the background

A close-up of dragonfly wings showing the veins.

A four-spotted dragonfly at rest in the wild.

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

macro of a dragonfly that caught a mosquito

The Four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes.

Close-up and detail shot of a flat-bellied dragonfly (Libellula depressa) perched on a branch in nature. The wings can be seen in detail. Small cobwebs hang from it.

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

Close-up photo of Four-spotted chaser from above. Photo taken from above in Wareham forest, Dorset.

Daytime macro top-view close-up of a single Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) perching on a wildflower, shallow DOF with focus on the dragonfly

Closeup on the Four-spotted chaser dragonfly, Libellula quadrimaculata against a green background

DSLR full frame outdoor overcast daylight image of a dragon fly at a green yew tree in Germany

Common throughout most of Britain it can be found at the margins of shallow ponds and lakes which have good emergent vegetation and some open water.

A dragonfly on a summer day in Minnesota

A four-spotted chaser dragonfly on pebbles

Dragonfly, Anisoptera, Snake River Canyon, Teton County, Wyoming

Close up image of a broad bodied chaser dragonfly

Dragonfly shortly after hatching. The wings are not yet fully unfolded. Macro photography against a neutral background.

A Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly at rest in sunlight with wings open.

A well focussed close-up of a female Four Spot Chaser perched on dead vegetation against blurred natural background.

$General: A large, pale blue male of this species, aggressively defending a garden pond or small natural pool, is a familiar sight in much of our area.\nThe abdomen shape and four large black areas at the wing bases instantly distinguish this species.\nTot 39-48mm, Ab. 22-31mm, Hw 32-38mm.\nHabitat: A wide range of mostly stagnant waters, especially favouring those that are small, shallow, sunny and bare, such as cattle drinking pools or quarry lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, most abundant in May and June.\nDistribution: Among the commonest species in much of Europe, extended to central Asia. A strong flier that is often the first species to claim newly created or cleared habitats.\n\nThis is a quite common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.$

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