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A Spangled Skimmer Dragonfly resting on grass in Dover, Tennessee.

An image of a newly emerged Common Darter Dragonfly resting on a leaf with exuvia below.

Green Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna viridis) resting on the leafs of reed (Phragmites australis) in natural habitat

Beautiful colorful Banded Demoiselle sitting on grass straw by a river

Emerald Dragonfly / Hemicordulia Armstrongi / Male . Photographed at Lake Okaro New Zealand. This is a recently discovered New Zealand Dragonfly. It was previously mistaken for Hemicordia Australiae The difference was noticed when a normally aggressive Hemicordia Australiae males were observed ignoring what was thought to be other Hemicordia Australiae males . It was later discovered the ignored male dragonflies were Hemicordulia Armstrongi who have no interest in female Hemicordia Australiae dragonflies

Close up dragonfly standing in the grass

Libellula quadrimaculata, the four-spotted chaser resting on reed.

Red dragonfly with background of green leaves

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

Pantala flavescens (globe skimmer, globe wanderer or wandering glider) dragonfly resting on a blade on grass in early morning sunlight, Entebbe, Uganda

$Field characters: Tot 56-64mm, Ab 43-54mm, Hw 37-42mm. Distinctly smaller than most Aeshna species.\n\nThe commonest small hawker. Numerous in much of our area, and although it can be on the wing during most months in the Mediterranean, further north it is especially associated with late summer and autumn, when it may appear in massive migrations. It is usually identified by its size, relative dull colours and the diagnostic yellow \$

A blue damselfly sits on a blade of grass. The insect is photographed from the front and is spreading its wings.

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

Close-up of a four-spotted chaser Libellula quadrimaculata or four-spotted skimmer dragonfly resting in sunlight on green reeds.

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

Blue Emperor Dragonfly (Anax Imperator) perched on a hedge close up

The Banded Demoiselle which is a common sight on slow flowing streams during summer time. The male being a dark blue and female a translucent green colour.

close up photo of dragonfly perched on the wild grass

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

Close-up of a dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) perched on a reed against a light background. The light is reflected on the ground

Ruddy Darter Red Dragonfly perched on a reed leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

Close-up of mosaic maiden (Aeshna) in the tall grass

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

A remarkable close-up shot of a common darter dragonfly perching on dry grass and facing the camera.

The scarce chaser is a species of dragonfly. The adult male has a bright blue abdomen with patches of black, while the adult female and juvenile male each have a bright orange abdomen. It is about 45 mm in length with an average wingspan of 74 mm. It is distributed throughout Europe

Beautiful nature scene with dragonfly Norfolk Hawker. Macro shot of the flying dragonfly Norfolk Hawker.

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

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