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Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower

Ruddy Darter dragonfly in marsh v. Strumpshaw Fen, August 2019 Norfolk broads

Libellula quadrimaculata, the four-spotted chaser resting on reed.

A dragonfly perched on a dried grass blade

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

Close-up of a dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) perched on a reed against a light background. The light is reflected on the ground

dragonfly on leaf with blurry background

The scarce chaser is a species of dragonfly. The adult male has a bright blue abdomen with patches of black, while the adult female and juvenile male each have a bright orange abdomen. It is about 45 mm in length with an average wingspan of 74 mm. It is distributed throughout Europe

Damselfly photographed in their natural environment.

$Tot 42-45mm, Ab. 25-29mm, Hw 32-38mm.\n\nGeneral: A local species throughout our area that prefers slow-moving waters, bordered with tall emergent vegetation. The appearance of the male changes dramatically with maturation; vivid orange abdomen turn into black and grey-blue territorial males. \nMales frequently perch on waterside plants, making darting flights between perches.\nHabitat: Appears to require a certain combination of water quality and habitat structure (such as Reed borders). Include slow flowing rivers and streams, abandoned canals, reedy lakes and ditches, oxbows and fishponds.\nFlight Season: From April to early August, but activity concentrated in May and June in most of range.\nDistribution: Widespread through M Europe, habitat specific, therefore locally common.\n\nIn the Netherlands the Dragonfly is local common. The Males have a blue Abdomen.$

Red dragonfly with background of green leaves

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

Lestes parvidens male, laid on nettle stem

The Four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes.

Orthetrum - a newly hatched dragonfly sitting on a blade of grass drying its wings.

A colourful male Common Darter dragonfly perching on a twig on a sunny September day in Norfolk, Eastern England.

blue dragonfly on a branch close up macro photography

Dragonfly sits on dry grass on a green background close up

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

Close-up of a flat-bellied dragonfly (Libellula depressa) perched on a branch outdoors, photographed from behind, as a close-up.

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

A remarkable close-up shot of a common darter dragonfly perching on dry grass and facing the camera.

A blue Dragonfly on the tip of a weed in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. This is above a wetland pond. Is not captive. Not moved or touched for the photo.

Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonfly on blades of grass, nice close-up with details.

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