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A yellow and black dragonfly beside a pond in the Swiss alps.

Southern state freshwater wetland on an evening in summer (July). The image was captured in Big Creek, Forsyth, (near Cumming) in Georgia (USA) with a full frame mirrorless digital camera and a sharp telephoto lens in dim light. The image is part of a series of Georgia wetland.

Close-up of a dragon-fly in a meadow sitting on some grass.

$Tot 34-39mm, Ab 20-26mm, Hw 23-31mm.\nA familiar dragonfly in much of our area. Mature males are easily identified by their all-black legs and slightly clubbed, blood-red abdomen.\nOccurrence: \nGenerally common throughout, and among the commonest dragonflies in large parts of Europe, east to Siberia. Expending northwards in the United Kingdom.\nHabitat:\nMost waters with lush marshy vegetation, but generally avoids running or acid waters. Sites are often eutrophic and permanent, but also breeds in seasonally wet swamps.\nFlight Season:\nSeen as early as April and may in Turkey and northern Africa, but in northern Europe from early June; most abundant in August, although some may persist well into November.\n\nThis is the most common Darter in the Netherlands.$

Dragonfly on a pole in a field in wetland in bright sunlight in autumn, Almere, Flevoland, The Netherlands, October 15, 2024

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Dragonfly sitting on a dry plant in the meadow in summer

Dragonfly landing on the bottom of a boat.

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

A common dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on a string.

A robber fly (Asilidae) basks in the sunlight, perched delicately on a slender branch amidst the tranquil forest. Its slender body, textured thorax, and elongated legs make it a formidable predator among insects

Blue Dasher Dragonfly holds onto a branch of a hibiscus plant on a summer day

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.Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (India)

close up photo of dragonfly on the wild grass leaf

The Common darter is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and can be seen late into the year.It can sometimes be mistaken for a Ruddy Darter but can be distinguished by the yellow markings on the legs with the Ruddy Darter having black legs.

A dragonfly with its bottom raised perches on a dry grass stalk.

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

Dragonfly sitting on a twig, Beautiful green blurry background,

red dragonfly sitting on a twig with a pond in the background. cassibile lakes, syracuse

Dragon fly, insects, fly on a gree plant

Dragonfly on the twing. (Sympetrum sanguineum)

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

selective focus of red dragonfly on ground near grass

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

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