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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..
Dragonfly sits in the reeds on the lake.
Close-up of an emperor dragonfly perched on a flower
macro of a dragonfly that caught a mosquito
Tiny damsel (Zygoptera) perched on a eucalyptus leaf
A dragonfly was sitting quietly on a tree branch
Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) close-up of adult with fly prey\n\nEccles-on-sea, Norfolk, UK.          September
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.
Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower
Blue banded demoiselle isolated on white background. Close up colorful Calopteryx splendens damselfly flying cut out, side view. Bright colours dragonfly cutout, real macro wild life
A close up of a small Dragonfly sitting on a plant in a garden.  Side view close up.
Shiocaratombo
Common blue damselfly on the leaf
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.
Macro photo of dragonfly in nature. No people are seen in frame. Shot with a full frame mirrorless camera.
Insects floating in the pool
insect in close up
Dragonfly perched on dry branch with back background.
Close-up of a long-armed green spider that has caught a blue feathered dragonfly in its web. The background is green.
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.
Background of insects (entomology) in laboratory.
A cream and brown speckled insect with upright wings and a distinct tail against a blue background.
A beautiful dragonfly waits for its prey on the wall
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 blue flat-bellied dragonfly stands on a wooden floor
Red dragonfly stands on a stick against a green background
Dragonfly Anax imperator Blue Emperor on a white background
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.
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