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Spring aeschne dragonfly in flight over a marsh. France, Europe.

Large yellow dragonfly with a transparent wings sits close-up on a branch of lilac. Branch of purple lilac with a dragonfly on it. Spring blossom lilac flowers. Floral romantic image spring nature. Blossom lilac flowers in spring. Spring blooming lilac. Beautiful bloom in the sunlight.

Common Darter Dragonfly perched on a reed in Gosforth Park Nature Reserve in springtime

A green dragonfly sits on a blade of grass above the water. Nature macro photography

Dragonfly

Dragonfly perched on an agapanthus flower bud

Dragonflies are insects with long bodies, transparent wings, and large eyes. They are also known as the helicopter beetle among the people.

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.

Dragonfly and compound eyes on branch.

A robber fly (Asilidae) basks in the sunlight, perched delicately on a slender branch amidst the tranquil forest. Its slender body, textured thorax, and elongated legs make it a formidable predator among insects

A dragonfly on a plant

damselfly, Coenagrion mercuriale, preserving nature

Golden Leaves and Tranquil Trees macro glowers animals

In the vast complexity of nature, simplicity often holds the deepest meaning. These macro images reveal the art of ideas through the simplest forms—tiny creatures intricately woven into the fabric of their ecosystems. Each close-up captures moments often overlooked: the delicate wings of a butterfly, the textured shell of a beetle, or the fragile legs of an ant moving with purpose in their natural world. Despite their small size, these subjects embody ecological harmony and perfection, demonstrating how simplicity can reveal profound complexity.

Scarlet mountain horse (Hetaerina vulnerata), blue dragonfly with red and blurred background, in Mexiquillo, Durango, Sierra Madre Occidental

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.

Field characters: Tot 44-50mm, Ab 29-35mm, Hw 35-41mm.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.Range and Status: Found throughout our area, with the exception of the northern Scandinavia. one of the most common species.Habitat: Larger standing or slow-flowing waters, generally open and often with margins without vegetation, such as lakes, sandpits, rivers and canals.Flight Season: From the end of April to the beginning of September, most abundant from June to August.This is a common Species on the described Habitats in the Netherlands.

An dragonfly sitting an a apple tree branch, blurred background, bokeh, apple flowers

Yellow-green dragonfly with blurred background. Copy space

Brown dragonfly standing on branch in nature

A vibrant dragonfly rests on a dry branch surrounded by autumn leaves. The soft blurred background highlights the beauty of nature during the season.

Meadow in summer time: single meadowhawk ( Sympetrum) resting on top of a stem.

A beautiful macro shot of a dragonfly with transparent, shimmering wings resting on the tip of a dry wooden branch. The background is a soft, golden-green bokeh of sunlit leaves, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Red dragonfly is holding a piece of reed.

Enallagma cyathigerum, common blue dragonfly on a branch in a pond, in Monte Escobedo Zacatecas

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly on a red background

Closeup picture of a dragonfly on a stick around a tranquil lake

Southern Hawker Dragonfly perched on a leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

Blue green dragonfly

Tot 35-44mm, Ab 20-30mm, Hw 24-30mm.One of the larger Sympetrum species. In the field, males may be noticed because they seldom become as deeply red as other species and have a rather parallel-sided abdomen.Habitat: Wide range of places, especially preferring warm, stagnant waters. These are often shallow and bare, this species being a pioneer of newly created ponds. Occasionally in flowing or brackish water.Flight Season: May be seen all year in the Mediterranean. In Northern Europe, appears from early June, becoming abundant in July and flying into November. One of the last dragonflies to be encountered in autumn.Distribution: Common in most of our area, becoming less common relative to S. vulgatum in a north-easterly direction. Extends to Japan. Migrations are often seen and are sometimes massive.This is a common Species in the Netherlands.

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