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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.

Male common whitetail (Plathemis lydia) on rock. A North American dragonfly.

Macro photo of a dragonfly. Ismayilli. Southern slopes of the Greater Caucasian Range. Azerbaijan nature.

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly perched on a flower

a blue flat-bellied dragonfly stands on a wooden floor

$A brown and rather plain hawker, with largely clear wings and conspicuous green eyes. The yellow triangle on S2 is diagnostic, as are the colour and shape of the hind wing base. Males patrol marshy ditches, reedy lakesides and other lush, calm waters.\nField characters: Tot 62-66mm, Ab 47-54mm, Hw 39-45mm.\nHabitat: Ditches, marshes, ponds and lakes with rich vegetation. Favours swamps of Water-soldier (Stratiotes aloides) in most of its northern range.\nFlight Season: May to August in most of its range, most abundant in June; earlier than most Aeshnia.\nDistribution: Widespread but very local in much of its range, especially in south-west, often numerous where present. \n\nThis is not a very common Species in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$

Chalcolestes viridis, formerly Lestes viridis, is a damselfly of the family Lestidae. , beatiful photo

Close shot of a Libellula quadrimaculata, known in Europe as the four-spotted chaser.

A closeup of a Chalkfronted Corporal dragonfly resting on a deck. This photo was taken on the shore of a lake in Quebec. These insects are a friend of the human because they eat nasty mosquitoes.

Lestes sponsa - Emerald damselfly - Gemeine Binsenjungfer, Germany (Baden-Württemberg), imago

Tiny damsel (Zygoptera) perched on a eucalyptus leaf

Close up dragonfly standing in the grass

A dragonfly sits on a dry branch. The insect is photographed from the front. In the background grass and dry branches.

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

Dragonfly sitting on the grass macro closeup

carnivorous insect dragonfly perched on a tree branch in search of prey

A beautiful dragonfly waits for its prey on the wall

Dragonfly on grass leaf (black background)

a female flat-bellied dragonfly (Libellula depressa) perches on a withered branch. In the background a green meadow. There is a lot of space for text. The dragonfly is photographed from above

A front view of a ruddy darter dragonfly.

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

Close up of a Dragonfly sitting on the ground

Close-up of a dragonfly on a black background

Dragonfly, Animal, Vagrant Darter, Animal Stage, Yellow, Green, Eye, Head, Animal Body Part

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