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

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

Male common whitetail (Plathemis lydia) on rock. A North American dragonfly.

One of dragonfly just landed on the rocks in Kampung Babakan, West Java-Indonesia

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.

Adult Damselfly Insect of the Suborder Zygoptera

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.

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

A beautiful Yellow-legged meadowhawk pauses on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.

Close up of a Dragonfly sitting on the ground

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

Close up of a dragon fly perched on a stem ready to take flight

Beautiful coloful dragonfly sitting on a flower

$Red-veined Meadowhawk dragonfly resting on a broad leafed plant in a small pond.\n\nTaken in Scotts Valley, California, USA.$

Closeup of the southern darter, Sympetrum meridionale, male dragonfly resting in the sun

Erythema of ponds is heated in the sun in summer.

Close-up of a male Vagrant Darter (Sympetrum Vulgatum) dragonfly on a broken reed

$One of the most familiar, widespread and abundant Damselflies in Europe, well known from eutrophic habitats and garden ponds.\nField characters: Total 30-34mm, Abdomen 22-29mm, Hindwing14-21mm.\nHabitat: Abundant at running and especially standing waters; tolerant of some salinity but avoids acid habitats such as Spagnum bogs.\nFlight Season: Late April to Late September in Central and North Europe, normally with only one Generation.\nDistribution: Throughout Europe (Ireland to Japan).\n\nThis is a Common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.$

Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) standing on a rock near a waterfall in Chapada Diamantina, Bahia state. Usually found near lakes and ponds, this specimen is a male, as females display a green colour instead of blue.

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.

Detailed view of nice red dragonfly on green leaf.

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) resting on leaf.

Portrait of damselfly - Common Blue Jewel (Rhinocypha perforata perforata)

Common whitetail (Plathemis lydia) on rock in sunlight, casting a shadow. A large, common, fast-flying dragonfly (a predatory insect) that occurs in the U.S. and southern Canada. This is a female, which lacks the white tail of the male and is very similar to the female 12-spotted skimmer, another North American dragonfly. Taken in Connecticut.

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