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Pair of dragonflies copulating on small branch in the nature.

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

A closeup shot of red dragonflies perched on a wooden branch in sunlight in a blurred background

Beautiful coloful dragonfly sitting on a flower

Dragonfly, Libellula depressa emerging adult, macro shot

Two blue feather dragonflies (Platycnemis) making love. The dragonflies form a love ring in the shape of a heart. The background is green and the light shines through the leaves

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

Dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera

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.

A closeup shot of an Emperor dragonfly laying eggs in water, Andalusia, Spain

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

Two male banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens), territory fight.

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

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

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

Erythema of ponds is heated in the sun in summer.

A blue emperor dragonfly laying eggs into the water, sunny day in springtime, Vienna (Austria)

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

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

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) attacking male azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella).

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

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Butterflies mating at the 'London Zoo' butterfly park..jpg