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Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower

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.

Ground Skimmer dragonfly eating another dragonfly for breakfast.

Daytime macro side-view close-up of a single male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) damselfy perched on a nettle leafat the waterfront of a brook

close up photo of dragonfly perched on the wild grass

A Banded Demoiselle poised on dead grass head in sunlight

green dragonfly close up. Macro shots nature scene dragonfly. green dragonfly in the nature habitat. Calopteryx splendens male

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

Close-up of a Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a green leaf against a green background in nature

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

Close-up of a four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) or four-spotted skimmer dragonfly resting in sunlight on green reeds.

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

small black dragonfly on the rust metal metal stick of bride with river view as the background

The Four-spotted Chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name

Close-up of mosaic maiden (Aeshna) in the tall grass

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

Close-up of a Green Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) perched on a yellow flower. The background is green in nature.

Wild plants against a green background and a male common blue damsel fly flying around it.

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.

Graceful Dragonfly Resting on a Leaf. Macro Beauty on Green Leaf. Nature's Jewel: Perched Perfectly. Close-Up Encounter with a Dragonfly at Rest: Natural Elegance

A Broad Bodied Dragonfly on a tree branch in a natural environment

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

A large dragonfly with wings sits on a green leaf of a young cherry tree in the garden area

$Tot 35-39mm, Ab 25-33mm, Hw 17-24mm. Average size and build for a Spreadwing.\n\nThe most widespread and numerous Lestes in many areas, probably because it is less partial to ephemeral habitats.\n\nOccurrence:\nOne of the commonest damselflies in most of Northern Europe across to japan, but (largely) absent from most of the south.\n\nHabitat:\nAlmost any standing water with ample reed-like vegetation. May be more numerous at recent shallow or acidic sites, but not specific to pioneer, ephemeral or bog-like conditions.\n\nFlight Season:\nGenerally from mid-May to mid-October, peaking in August. Most emergence tends to be a week later than L. dryas.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.$

a small feather dragonfly (PLATYCNEMIS PENNIPES) sits on a reed. In the background you can see more reeds. The insect is waiting for prey.

Closeup of an wild dragonfly at dawn in a wild flower.

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