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

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.

Migrant hawker (Aeshna mixta) resting on reed grass.

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

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

$Eastern Pondhawk\n(Erythemis simplicicollis) often preying on other dragonflies their size. They are the only skimmer species with a green face$

Beautiful colorful Banded Demoiselle sitting on grass straw by a river

During a walk in a park I found this beautiful azure damselfly sitting next to sea roses.

Flying male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) in front of reed.

A great blue skimmer dragonfly (Libellula vibrans) resting on a plant with its wings reflecting the sunlight. It is native to US east coast. This is a close up isolated image taken by macro lens.

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

Broad-Bodied Chaser Dragonfly resting on an aquatic plant

$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 \$

Northern bluet in the flower of an apple tree.

Close-up photo of two blue dragonflies sitting on green leaves. Of which 1 in the foreground and the other a bit out of focus on the green background.

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

Skimmer dragonflies resting by a lake in Altınbaşak Creek.

Great Blue Skimmer Dragonfly (Female) perched on a branch

small black dragonfly on the rust metal metal stick of bride with river view as the background

$Field characters: Tot 44-50mm, Ab 29-35mm, Hw 35-41mm.\n\nKnown as 'blue arrows', the males of this active species, sheering fast and low above water or perching on open ground beside it, are one of the most familiar dragonfly sights in our area.\nRange and Status: Found throughout our area, with the exception of the northern Scandinavia. one of the most common species.\nHabitat: Larger standing or slow-flowing waters, generally open and often with margins without vegetation, such as lakes, sandpits, rivers and canals.\nFlight Season: From the end of April to the beginning of September, most abundant from June to August.\n\nThis is a common Species on the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$

A dragonfly Arroyo bluet takes a break on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.

Close up dragonfly standing in the grass

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