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Dragonfly - Broad-bodied Chaser - Libellula depressa - close up
A   Large metallic damselfly with fluttering, butterfly-like wings resting in foliage
Banded Demoiselle on a leaf
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.
Dragonfly insect close up shot in nature with vibrant colors
Tiny damsel (Zygoptera) perched on a eucalyptus leaf
A cream and brown speckled insect with upright wings and a distinct tail against a blue background.
Background of insects (entomology) in laboratory.
Dragonfly sunbathing
A low angled view of a Mayfly resting in the grass with early morning dewdrops
The blue dragonfly with beautiful metallic blue colors photographed on a blade of grass in close up.
Four-spotted (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Ebony jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata on the grass covered in morning dew drops.
Close shot of a Libellula quadrimaculata, known in Europe as the four-spotted chaser.
female black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum)
Tadpoles of water frogs with plants in a lake in April
Male of a small shiny dragonfly Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) on the grass on the river bank
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
Blue dragonfly on a plant stem in green 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.
green dragonfly close up. Macro shots nature scene dragonfly. green dragonfly in the nature habitat. Calopteryx splendens male
Dead frozen insect in a small pond with lush green water and ice covered water with a amzing pattern
Japanese Kurosujiginyamma (Anax nigrofasciatus) dragonfly laying eggs on the roots of an Amazon frog pit floating on the black surface of the water (Sunny closeup macro photograph)
Dragonfly on the leaf in nature
photo of a antlion myrmeleon on a grass flower macro selective focus
Enallagma cyathigerum Common Blue Damselfly Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.
A Banded Demoiselle poised on dead grass head in sunlight
A closeup of a dragonfly perched on a green grass
Four spotted chaser in its natural habitat in Denmark
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.
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