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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.

$Field characters: 66-84mm, abdomen: 50-61mm, Hw: 45-52mm.\nBlue Emperor is presently a common species, which is only absent from parts of the northern provinces of Groningen and Friesland. It is found at most larger bodies of standing water. Compared to the pre-1990 period, the species has increased strongly. So is with other dragonflies, Blue Emperor has benefit of the gradual warming in the last decades.\n\nThe largest Aeshnid in most of our area and common Species in the Netherlands..$

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

Macro photo of dragonfly. Insect with wings. Dragonfly with colorful wings.

The Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) as it rests on a sunlit perch. This striking dragonfly, with its brilliant blue abdomen and emerald-green thorax, is one of the largest and most powerful flyers among dragonflies. Photographed in a moment of serene stillness, the Emperor Dragonfly's intricate wing patterns and vivid colors showcase its remarkable presence in freshwater habitats across Europe and Africa.

the beautiful dragonfly on a meadow closeup

$Beautiful red dragonfly on a stem.\nClose-up of a red colored male ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) hanging on vegetation. Resting in sunlight in a meadow.$

Close-up of a male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw

Yellow dragonflies are on the flowers in nature.

A Large metallic damselfly with fluttering, butterfly-like wings resting in foliage

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

Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) male dragonfly on a dried reed - Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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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.

Beautiful coloful dragonfly sitting on a flower

An Eastern red damsel takes a break on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.

blue dragonfly is sitting on grass in a meadow. insect dragonfly close up macro

Tiny dragonfly (Zygoptera) perched on a leaf

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