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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.

A Coreidae, Catorhintha walk on a stalk while waiting for prey.

Colorful of Jewel beetle green lady bug on leaf in nature background at Thailand, Close up green insect, Coccinella septempunctata

Pair of dragonflies copulating on small branch in the nature.

Beutiful green praying mantis (mantis religiosa) perches on a garden hedge

Leaf Hopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii) hunting for insects on a leaf in Houston, TX.

Green grasshopper in Termessos National Park

Milkweed locust (Phymateus spp.) on a plant, South Africa

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) resting on leaf.

a locust feeds on grass in south western Madagascar

Mantis religiosa eating grasshopper. Macro photo, selective focus.

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

A Banded Demoiselle poised on dead grass head in sunlight

Hierodula patellifera, common name giant Asian mantis, Asian mantis, Indochina mantis or Harabiro Mantis,

$Description:\nAdult wart-biters are 31–82 millimeters, with females being significantly larger than males. They are typically dark green in colour, usually with dark brown blotches on the pronotum and wings (a dark brown morphotype also occurs). The female has a long and slightly up curved ovipositor.\n The wart-biter has a song consisting of a rapidly repeated series of short bursts of clicks, sometimes lasting for several minutes.\nWart-biters normally move about by walking; they rarely fly, except when frightened. Most can only fly 3 to 4 meters at a time.\nHabitat:\nThe species is found in calcareous grassland and heathland habitats.\n\nDiet:\nThe species is omnivorous. Plants eaten include knapweed, nettles, bedstraws; the species also eats insects, including other grasshoppers. \nLife cycle:\nThe wart-biter lays its eggs in the soil; these eggs normally hatch after two winters. It then passes through seven instar stages between April and June. The adult stage is reached in the beginning of July. Wart-biter populations peak in late July and early August. Newly hatched Decticus are encased in a sheath to facilitate their trip to the soil surface, the sheath holding the legs and antennae safely against the body while burrowing upwards. A neck which can in turn be inflated and deflated, enlarges the top of its tunnel, easing its passage upwards.\nStatus and distribution:\nThis species occurs throughout continental Europe, except the extreme south, ranging from southern Scandinavia to Spain, Italy, and Greece. It is also found in temperate Asia, as far east as China. Geographic features such as mountains have fragmented the species, leading to a wide range of forms and numerous subspecies.\n\nConservation:\nThe population of wart-biters has declined in many areas of northern Europe. In Britain and the Netherlands, it is threatened with extinction (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Vacation in Bulgaria in May 2018.$

Jeweled Flower Mantis is a type of mantis originating from the island of Borneo. It has a unique body shape and is colored like dried leaves to disguise itself for prey.

Green european mantis, mantis religiosa, feeding on red dragonfly in summer nature. Predator insect hunting on branch. Wild animal in natural environment.

Wild praying Mantis in Tanjung Puting National Park near Camp Leakey in Indonesia's Borneo, Asia.

Image of tiger beetle on green leaves on natural background. Animal. Insect.

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