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A pair of Common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting, sunny day in summer

Couple of damselflies placed on leaves next to each other. The male is blue and the female in the background is brown.

A mating pair of Hairy Dragonfly, Brachytron pratense, perching on a Stinging Nettle plant growing at the edge of a lake.

Banded Demoiselles (Calopteryx Splendens) Mating

Close-up of a mating wheel of the large damselfly (Ischnura elegans) hanging from a firm green stem. There is plenty of space for text on the side.

Female red damsel ovipositing on lily pad with male attached

common bluet common or blue damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum mating.

Two male banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens) resting on reed grass near a river.

Two dragonflies (dainty bluet) formed a heart for Valentine's Day.

$Tot 35-44mm, Ab 20-30mm, Hw 24-30mm.\nOne of the larger Sympetrum species. In the field, males may be noticed because they seldom become as deeply red as other species and have a rather parallel-sided abdomen.\nHabitat: Wide range of places, especially preferring warm, stagnant waters. These are often shallow and bare, this species being a pioneer of newly created ponds. Occasionally in flowing or brackish water.\nFlight Season: May be seen all year in the Mediterranean. In Northern Europe, appears from early June, becoming abundant in July and flying into November. One of the last dragonflies to be encountered in autumn.\nDistribution: Common in most of our area, becoming less common relative to S. vulgatum in a north-easterly direction. Extends to Japan. Migrations are often seen and are sometimes massive.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands.$

Multi-colored dragonflies on dry grass by the lake. Selective focus.

A female Black-tailed Skimmer resting on a tree branch

A pair of dragonflies mating on a natural branch is a rare sight.

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) attacking male azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella).

Blue dragonflies skim across the surface of a pond.

Two blue feather dragonflies (Platycnemis pennipes) form a dragonfly ring. The couple hangs from a blade of grass, which bends under the weight. The background is light with room for text

Dragonfly insects mate in the air on the fly

Two male banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens), territory fight.

The transition from a larva to a dragonfly

$Dragonflies and damselflies are not just mesmerizing aerial acrobats; they play a crucial role in maintaining ecological sustainability. As natural predators, they help control mosquito and pest populations, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Their presence also indicates clean water and healthy ecosystems, making them vital indicators of environmental health. Protecting their habitats supports biodiversity and promotes sustainable ecosystems.\nLocation: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (India)$

Red dragonfly is holding a piece of reed.

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