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A closeup shot of a green dragonfly on a rock

$Field characters: 66-84mm, abdomen: 50-61mm, Hw: 45-52mm.\nBlue Emperor is presently a common species, which is only absent from parts of the northern provinces of Groningen and Friesland. It is found at most larger bodies of standing water. Compared to the pre-1990 period, the species has increased strongly. So is with other dragonflies, Blue Emperor has benefit of the gradual warming in the last decades.\n\nThe largest Aeshnid in most of our area and common Species in the Netherlands..$

One of dragonfly just landed on the rocks in Kampung Babakan, West Java-Indonesia

Male common whitetail (Plathemis lydia) on rock. A North American dragonfly.

Erythema of ponds is heated in the sun in summer.

The Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) as it rests on a sunlit perch. This striking dragonfly, with its brilliant blue abdomen and emerald-green thorax, is one of the largest and most powerful flyers among dragonflies. Photographed in a moment of serene stillness, the Emperor Dragonfly's intricate wing patterns and vivid colors showcase its remarkable presence in freshwater habitats across Europe and Africa.

Close up of a dragonfly perched on a weathered blond wood. You can see the love from behind. The wings shimmer in the sunlight.

Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) standing on a rock near a waterfall in Chapada Diamantina, Bahia state. Usually found near lakes and ponds, this specimen is a male, as females display a green colour instead of blue.

$Field characters: Tot 44-50mm, Ab 29-35mm, Hw 35-41mm.\n\nKnown as 'blue arrows', the males of this active species, sheering fast and low above water or perching on open ground beside it, are one of the most familiar dragonfly sights in our area.\nRange and Status: Found throughout our area, with the exception of the northern Scandinavia. one of the most common species.\nHabitat: Larger standing or slow-flowing waters, generally open and often with margins without vegetation, such as lakes, sandpits, rivers and canals.\nFlight Season: From the end of April to the beginning of September, most abundant from June to August.\n\nThis is a common Species on the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$

Orange, red, resting dragonfly on white border of a swimming pool

Beautiful colorful Banded Demoiselle sitting on grass straw by a river

Close up of blue dragonfly resting on a rock

A beautiful Yellow-legged meadowhawk pauses on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.

Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) dragonfly perched on a natural granite vein

Dragonfly of the species irby's dropwing, orange-winged dropwing, or scarlet rock glider (Trithemis kirbyi), perched on a white stone.

Libellula Codazzurra comune in acqua, in parte damigella

Close-up of a dragonfly perched on a rock in a mountain stream.

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

A Dragonfly perched on the edge of a pool on a sunny day

$Scarce blue-tailed damselfly or small bluetail (Ischnura pumilio) from Barcelona.\n\nResting on a bike tire$

$May be confused with other Darter species, the most common other species being the Common Darter.Ruddy Darter can be distinguished by Black legs\nBlack line marking extends part way down the side on the frons (face).\nMale: blood-red colouration and club-shaped abdomen$

Red dragonfly stands on a stick against a green background

Damselflies are insects of suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. They are similar to dragonflies, which constitute the other odonatan suborder, Anisoptera, but are smaller, have slimmer bodies, and most species fold the wings along the body when at rest.

$Tot 41-49mm, Ab 25-32mm, Hw 33-37mm\nA rather plain, medium sized skimmer that is common on running waters in the south. Males become totally blue, females are brown overall. Being somewhat featureless, it is most easily separated from similar species around the Mediterranean by exclusion.\nBehavior: Often perches on the ground or on stakes beside running water.\nHabitat: Mostly small streams, running ditches and seepages, preferring scantily vegetated sites more than O. coerulescens. Favors bare runnels in the North, e.g. in chalk or marl quarries.\nFlight Season: From April-September.\nDistribution: Common around the Mediterranean, range extends to Mongolia. Has expended northwards since the 1990s.\n\nThis Picture is made during a Vacation in Bulgaria in May 2018.$

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