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Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower

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.

damselfly, a dragonfly insect, North China

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

Dragonfly Four Spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) a common broad bodied flying insect which can be found near water, ponds and lakes, stock photo image

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

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly perched on a flower

Male of a small shiny dragonfly Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) on the grass on the river bank

blue dragonfly on a branch close up macro photography

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

$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 small feather dragonfly (PLATYCNEMIS PENNIPES) sits on a reed. In the background you can see more reeds. The insect is waiting for prey.

A graceful dragonfly near a marsh in the boreal forest.

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

Close up dragonfly standing in the grass

Close up of a Dragonfly perched on a twig with its wings spread out

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

$Tot 35-39mm, Ab 25-33mm, Hw 17-24mm. Average size and build for a Spreadwing.\n\nThe most widespread and numerous Lestes in many areas, probably because it is less partial to ephemeral habitats.\n\nOccurrence:\nOne of the commonest damselflies in most of Northern Europe across to japan, but (largely) absent from most of the south.\n\nHabitat:\nAlmost any standing water with ample reed-like vegetation. May be more numerous at recent shallow or acidic sites, but not specific to pioneer, ephemeral or bog-like conditions.\n\nFlight Season:\nGenerally from mid-May to mid-October, peaking in August. Most emergence tends to be a week later than L. dryas.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.$

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

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

Dragonfly sitting on the grass macro closeup

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.

A close-up photo of a Common Whitetail Dragonfly, showcasing its intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

The banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is often found along slow-flowing streams and rivers. It is a Eurasian species occurring from the Atlantic coast eastwards to Lake Baikal and northwestern China.

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

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