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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.
Closeup detail of a metallic green bodied dragonfly perched on a branch in the summer sun
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..
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.
Dragonfly and transparent wings on branch.
Dragonfly, Libellula depressa emerging adult, macro shot
Bavaria, Germanay. Close-up of a beautiful opend Blue-winged Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo Dragonfly with green Background.
Just a photo of an insect in summer
Close-up of a dragonfly on a black background
Close-up of a four-spotted chaser, Libellula quadrimaculata, or four-spotted skimmer dragonfly resting in sunlight on green reeds. cool concept
Tiny damsel (Zygoptera) perched on a eucalyptus leaf
Dragonfly peeking at camera from behind branch
Close up dragonfly standing in the grass
Dragonfly perched on the leaf
A beautiful Yellow-legged meadowhawk pauses on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.
SYMPETRUM SANGUINEUM close-up
Neurothemis is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.  Their distribution is in India, Asia, Australia and the Pacific region.  Most Neurothemis species are red.
Close-up of a male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw
Beautiful coloful dragonfly sitting on a flower
Macro photo of a dragonfly. Ismayilli. Southern slopes of the Greater Caucasian Range. Azerbaijan nature.
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.
A blue emperor dragonfly laying eggs into the water, sunny day in springtime, Vienna (Austria)
An image of a Scarce Chaser Dragonfly
Dragonfly
A beautiful Yellow-legged meadowhawk pauses on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.
Close-up of a male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw
Dragonfly on grass leaf (black background)
The Calopterygidae are found on every continent except Antarctica. They live along rivers and streams
General: Common by still waters in most of Europe. Easily recognized by its large size, brown body and the black wing spots for which it is named.\nTot 40-48mm, Ab 27-32mm, Hw 32-40mm.\nMales heave a powerful, aggressive flight and frequently perch on stakes overlooking the water.\nHabitat: Most still waters, preferably with well developed vegetation, and can be very numerous on acidic lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, but most abundant in early summer.\nDistribution: Widespread and abundant in much of range, across temperate Eurasia and North America. In the past was known to have massive migrations.\n\nThis is a common Species in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.\nThe Picture is made in the Wieden (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2023.
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