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The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India.The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India. The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India.
Close-up of an emperor dragonfly perched on a flower
Banded Demoiselle on a leaf
Beautiful colorful Banded Demoiselle sitting on grass straw by a river
Close-up of a banded damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a blade of grass. The background is blurred and green. The wings are clearly visible.
Bavaria, Germanay. Close-up of a beautiful opend Blue-winged Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo Dragonfly with green Background.
Just a photo of an insect in summer
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.
the beautiful dragonfly  on a meadow closeup
A beautiful Yellow-legged meadowhawk pauses on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.
A female widow skimmer dragonfly rests on a reed.
Close up view of a dragonfly.
Dragonfly perched on the leaf
A close-up photo of a Common Whitetail Dragonfly, showcasing its intricate patterns and vibrant colors.
A blue damselfly sits on a blade of grass. The insect is photographed from the side and has its wings closed.
Beautiful coloful dragonfly sitting on a flower
Rubyspot male damselfly
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 female Bayadera brevicauda damselfly, showing its black belly, yellow and black breast pattern, and absence of blue-white dust. Wulai, Taiwan.
Bavaria, Germanay. Close-up of a beautiful opend Blue-winged Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo Dragonfly with Black and White Background.
Close-up of a male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw
A dragonfly sits on a dry branch. The insect is photographed from the front. In the background grass and dry branches.
Close shot of a four-spotted skimmer.
An immature male widow skimmer dragonfly sits lightly on reed next to a lake in Wisconsin.
Tot 39-48mm, Ab. 22-31mm, Hw 32-38mm.\nGeneral: A large, pale blue male of this species, aggressively defending a garden pond or small natural pool, is a familiar sight in much of our area.\nThe abdomen shape and four large black areas at the wing bases instantly distinguish this species.\nHabitat: A wide range of mostly stagnant waters, especially favouring those that are small, shallow, sunny and bare, such as cattle drinking pools or quarry lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, most abundant in May and June.\nDistribution: Among the commonest species in much of Europe, extended to central Asia. A strong flier that is often the first species to claim newly created or cleared habitats.\n\nThis is a quite common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.
An Eastern red damsel  takes a break on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.
damselfly
Riserva naturale di Nazzano, Tevere-Farfa - Valle del Tevere outside Rome.
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