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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.

Red dragonfly stands on a stick against a green background

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly perched on a flower

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.

Dragonfly on grass leaf (black background)

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.

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

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

A dragonfly is resting on the wooden pile.

A graceful dragonfly near a marsh in the boreal forest.

Rosalia longicorn (Rosalia alpina) or Alpine longhorn beetle Swabian Jura Germany

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) resting on leaf.

Yellow dragonflies are on the flowers in nature.

Moth Agriphila Straminella sitting an grass straw with a blurred bokeh background

$One of the most familiar, widespread and abundant Damselflies in Europe, well known from eutrophic habitats and garden ponds.\nField characters: Total 30-34mm, Abdomen 22-29mm, Hindwing14-21mm.\nHabitat: Abundant at running and especially standing waters; tolerant of some salinity but avoids acid habitats such as Spagnum bogs.\nFlight Season: Late April to Late September in Central and North Europe, normally with only one Generation.\nDistribution: Throughout Europe (Ireland to Japan).\n\nThis is a Common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.$

The Hairy Dragonfly is the UK's smallest Dragonfly which emerges in May before other Hawker Dragonflies

Close up of a Dragonfly sitting on the ground

Species of dragonflies of African origin expanding in Italy

Lepidoptera insects in the wild, North China

Seaside Dragonlet dragonfly in spring landed on a plant

Close-up of a large darterfly (Sympetrum striolatum) sitting on a curved stalk. The sun is shining in the background. Many light reflections form.

Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower

Ruddy darter dragonfly sitting on a thin green leaf. Dragonfly with big eyes macro photography on a green background.

It is a dragonfly of considerable size, the male has a bright green thorax and a light blue abdomen.

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