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Close-ups of a blue dragonfly above the water of a lake in summer

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

Female Common Darter Dragonfly perched on cane.

A close up of a small Dragonfly sitting on a plant in a garden. Side view close up.

A front view of a ruddy darter dragonfly.

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

dragonfly above the car antenna zambrone italy

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

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

$General: Common by still waters in most of Europe. Easily recognized by its large size, brown body and the black wing spots for which it is named.\nTot 40-48mm, Ab 27-32mm, Hw 32-40mm.\nMales heave a powerful, aggressive flight and frequently perch on stakes overlooking the water.\nHabitat: Most still waters, preferably with well developed vegetation, and can be very numerous on acidic lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, but most abundant in early summer.\nDistribution: Widespread and abundant in much of range, across temperate Eurasia and North America. In the past was known to have massive migrations.\n\nThis is a common Species in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.\nThe Picture is made in the Wieden (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2023.$

Broad-bodied chaser sitting at a pond, female

Tiny dragonfly (Zygoptera) perched on a leaf

a young dragonfly (Orthetrum cancellatum) with a yellow body and dark stripes, perches on the branch of a flowering nettle. The nettle leaves act like third wings

A blue dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) taking a break on my hydrangea bush.

Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) sitting on a green plant, sunny day in summer, Vienna (Austria)

Great Blue Skimmer Dragonfly (Female) perched on a branch

beautiful dragonfly on a green background.

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

A dragonfly rests on the stalk of an onion plant in a backyard in Minnesota during the summer time.

dragonfly holding a branch in a windy day, macro photo of this elegant and fragile Odonata with wide wings and giant faceted eyes, digital neon light effect, black background, Koh Lanta, Thailand

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