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Bavaria, Germanay. Close-up of a beautiful opend Blue-winged Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo Dragonfly with green Background.

Dragonfly insect close up shot in nature with vibrant colors

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

This beautiful dragonfly, basking on green background. What a beautiful shade of blue, very gorgeous.

Male Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a blade of grass near a river. It is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae.

Orange dragonfly sitting on a dry tree branch with blurred background. Dragonflies are flying insects. They have two pairs of strong, transparent wings, large eyes, and elongated bodies.

A Large metallic damselfly with fluttering, butterfly-like wings resting in foliage

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.

Beautiful colorful Banded Demoiselle sitting on grass straw by a river

Early in the morning, Calopteryx splendens on a blade of grass dries its wings from dew under the first rays of the sun before flight

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

A dragonfly Arroyo bluet takes a break on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.

Blue dragonfly on a plant stem in green grass.

Bavaria, Germanay. Close-up of a beautiful opend Blue-winged Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo Dragonfly.

Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a blade of grass - a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae.

A blue damselfly sits on a blade of grass in Bavaria. Green grasses in the background. The sun is shining from the side. There is space for text.

Beautiful coloful dragonfly sitting on a flower

Common Blue Damselfly eating a Small Insect

Close up of Common Blue Damselfly at rest

Close-up of a male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw

$Identification:\nTot 57-66mm, Ab 39-49mm, Hw 37-42mm.\nIn flight often confused with the related and similar small A. mixta. Ranges less far north, but also migratory and may be invasive in good summers.\nMales are often observed when making low patrols over drying wetlands, showing their noticeable bright colors. The males vivid blue eyes and abdomen and largely green thorax sides are especially distinctive.\nHabitat: Prefers standing waters that dry up over the course of Summer, often overgrown with low rushes, bulrushes or reeds.\nFlight Season: On average, emerges earlier than A. mixta. Seen mainly from May to August, especially in the later months.\nDistribution: Seldom abundant, and only permanently present around the Mediterranean, but scarce in much of Iberia and North Africa. Hot summer weather may lead to influxes further north. Occurs east to Mongolia.\n\nThis Picture is made in a Fen area in Flevoland in half August 2022 by high Summer temperatures.$

Close shot of an emperor dragonfly or blue emperor (Anax imperator)

dragonfly on river background portrait close up macro

Tiny dragonfly (Zygoptera) perched on a leaf

Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens)

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.

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