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A thin blue dragonfly sits on a narrow leaf of grass

Extreme closeup of a blue damselfly in the wild

Red dragonfly sitting on reed at sunset.

A dragon fly rests on a stem of a lily flower in the lake

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

Migrant hawker (Aeshna mixta) resting on reed grass.

Adult male of blue dragonfly Calopteryx virgo, beautiful demoiselle, sitting on grass leaf above the river water

Zygoptera dragonfly sitting on a straw in a lake with calm tranquil water

$Identification:\nTot 57-66mm, Ab 39-49mm, Hw 37-42mm.\nIn flight often confused with the related and similar small A. mixta. Ranges less far north, but also migratory and may be invasive in good summers.\nMales are often observed when making low patrols over drying wetlands, showing their noticeable bright colors. The males vivid blue eyes and abdomen and largely green thorax sides are especially distinctive.\nHabitat: Prefers standing waters that dry up over the course of Summer, often overgrown with low rushes, bulrushes or reeds.\nFlight Season: On average, emerges earlier than A. mixta. Seen mainly from May to August, especially in the later months.\nDistribution: Seldom abundant, and only permanently present around the Mediterranean, but scarce in much of Iberia and North Africa. Hot summer weather may lead to influxes further north. Occurs east to Mongolia.\n\nThis Picture is made in a Fen area in Flevoland in half August 2022 by high Summer temperatures.$

Blue Corporal - Ladona deplanata- Male on green leaf

The picture shows a blue dragonfly basking in the sun while sitting on a green leaf.

damselfly, a dragonfly insect, North China

Detailed macro image of a vibrant blue dragonfly perched on a thin grass blade in natural surroundings.

Green Dragonfly on Waterlily pad in Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Male banded demoiselle damselfly resting in the reeds along the river Stour near Sudbury in Suffolk.

A blue dragonfly resting and taking in the warm summer sunlit lake on an arrowhead leaf

From the dazzling flight of dragonflies to the diligent work of honeybees, insects and spiders play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. These small creatures support pollination, pest control, and biodiversity, reminding us of the importance of sustainable practices to protect their habitats and ensure a thriving planet for all.Location: Asola , New Delhi (India)

A blue dasher (pachydiplax longipennis) perched next to the marsh water along a hiking trail.

Tropical condition, Dragon fly is in botanic garden.

Curly lotus leaves in the pond, North China

Tot 33-37mm, Ab 23-25mm, Hw 29-32mm.Large, broad, club-tailed species, Males often perch on lilypads. They are dark, marked with white highlights on the face, waist and at the tips of the wings and abdomen. This makes identification through binoculars easy.Behavior:Both sexes fly actively over open water, frequently resting on floating vegetation (Nuphar, Nymphaea, Potamogeton), where mating may also take place. Male often raises clubbed tail.Occurrence:Occurrence is scattered and populations are normally rather small. May be abundant locally.Habitat:Pools and lakes with moderate nutrient levels and rich aquatic vegetation.Flight Season: Mid May to early August; most abundant in June.This Picture is made in the Weerribbenn (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2025.

Dragonflies and damselflies hunting over reedbeds in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

A blue dragonfly resting on a lotus leaf

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) Resting on a Typha Leaf

Large and characteristic lotus leaves cover the whole rice field. The dragonfly that rests there and a quiet landscape

An Eastern forktail Damselfly takes a little bit of sun on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.

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