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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

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly perched on a flower

$General: Common by still waters in most of Europe. Easily recognized by its large size, brown body and the black wing spots for which it is named.\nTot 40-48mm, Ab 27-32mm, Hw 32-40mm.\nMales heave a powerful, aggressive flight and frequently perch on stakes overlooking the water.\nHabitat: Most still waters, preferably with well developed vegetation, and can be very numerous on acidic lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, but most abundant in early summer.\nDistribution: Widespread and abundant in much of range, across temperate Eurasia and North America. In the past was known to have massive migrations.\n\nThis is a common Species in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.\nThe Picture is made in the Wieden (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2023.$

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

Dragonfly on grass leaf (black background)

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.

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

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

$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 \$

Asiatic Blood Tail dragonfly (Lathrecista asiatica asiatica) with big red eye on white background

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

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

A blue Dragonfly on the tip of a weed in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. This is above a wetland pond. Is not captive. Not moved or touched for the photo.

A Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly at rest in sunlight with wings open.

A ruddy darter dragonfly balancing on a broken tree branch in a rural setting.

Close up view of a yellow dragonfly sitting with transparent wings on blue sky

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

Tiny dragonfly (Zygoptera) perched on a leaf

Close up of a Dragonfly sitting on the ground

The Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx Splendens) Colours

$Tot 39-48mm, Ab. 22-31mm, Hw 32-38mm.\nGeneral: A large, pale blue male of this species, aggressively defending a garden pond or small natural pool, is a familiar sight in much of our area.\nThe abdomen shape and four large black areas at the wing bases instantly distinguish this species.\nHabitat: A wide range of mostly stagnant waters, especially favouring those that are small, shallow, sunny and bare, such as cattle drinking pools or quarry lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, most abundant in May and June.\nDistribution: Among the commonest species in much of Europe, extended to central Asia. A strong flier that is often the first species to claim newly created or cleared habitats.\n\nThis is a quite common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.$

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