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

$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 \$

Close-up of a large red dragonfly (Rhodothemis lietincki) sitting on a green blade of grass. The insect is photographed from the side. The background is blurred.

$Beautiful red dragonfly on a stem.\nClose-up of a red colored male ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) hanging on vegetation. Resting in sunlight in a meadow.$

Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower

Blue dragonfly on a plant stem in green grass.

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

A reddish dragon fly perched on a jagged edged leaf.

Close up dragonfly standing in the grass

a dragonfly of the genus Demoiselle (Calopteryx) sits on a damp blade of grass in nature, against a green background

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

the beautiful dragonfly on a meadow closeup

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

Common winter damselfly, Sympecma fusca, resting on a stem. They can be found all year round as it overwinter as an adult.

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

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

An Eastern red damsel takes a break on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.

A blue damselfly sits on a blade of grass. The insect is photographed from the side and has its wings closed.

$Field characters: 66-84mm, abdomen: 50-61mm, Hw: 45-52mm.\nBlue Emperor is presently a common species, which is only absent from parts of the northern provinces of Groningen and Friesland. It is found at most larger bodies of standing water. Compared to the pre-1990 period, the species has increased strongly. So is with other dragonflies, Blue Emperor has benefit of the gradual warming in the last decades.\n\nThe largest Aeshnid in most of our area and common Species in the Netherlands..$

Tiny dragonfly (Zygoptera) perched on a leaf

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

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

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

A detailed closeup of a red dragonfly perched on a swamp reed, capturing the delicate wings and vibrant body in a natural wetland setting

Close-up of a banded damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a blade of grass. The background is blurred and green. The wings are clearly visible.

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

Close-up of a male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw

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.

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