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A blue dragonfly rests on a flower with wings extended.

damselfly, a dragonfly insect, North China

Male banded demoiselle damselfly resting in the reeds along the river Stour near Sudbury in Suffolk.

Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens)

$Field characters: Tot 45-49mm, Ab 31-42mm, HW 24-36mm.\nThe largest and darkest Calopteryx, with almost entirely metallic cobalt wings in males and transparently greenish to deep ebony wings in females. The flight is butterfly-like, but heavier than in C. splendens, and the species is more often seen in deep forest shade.\nOccurrence:\nLocally common, east to the Urals. Absent from large areas in the south, e.g. many major islands, and in Anatolia mainly limited to coastal areas; rare on the plateau.\nHabitat: \nPrefers cooler running waters than other Calopteryx, typically small, more shaded or at higher latitudes: small forest streams are the classic habitat. Where streams broaden or open up, C. virgo gives way to C. splendens.\nFlight Season: May to late September.$

A damselfly perching on a blade of grass

The striking elegance of a metallic black and blue dragonfly resting on a vibrant green leaf. Its slender body glistens in the sunlight, with iridescent hues that shift with the light

A thin blue dragonfly sits on a narrow leaf of grass

$The blue dragonfly or green damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) is a species of zygopteran odonate in the Calopterygidae family. \n\nThey prefer sunny waters with reeds and rushes growing on their banks, in wide, slow-moving rivers and streams. These dragonflies can be seen from mid-spring to early summer, and an individual does not live longer than two weeks. Shortly after emerging from their nymph stage, dragonflies begin mating and laying eggs; the female lays around three hundred eggs on the stems and leaves of aquatic plants, and the nymphs overwinter in the water twice before developing into adults.$

Common Bluetail, Bluetailed Damselfly (Close up)

Stunning Dragonfly sitting perched on a twig at a pond looking for something to eat. relaxing environment that shows the tranquil scene to clear the mind.

Extreme closeup of a blue damselfly in the wild

Albania: -photographed at the karst spring Blue Eye-Syri i Kaltër-Albania

Close-up of a dragon-fly in a meadow sitting on some grass.

Blue sentinel dragonfly, Orthetrum brunneum, perched on reed, Bocairente, Spain

a beautiful little predatory blue dragonfly among green leaves in the warm sunshine

$From the dazzling flight of dragonflies to the diligent work of honeybees, insects and spiders play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. These small creatures support pollination, pest control, and biodiversity, reminding us of the importance of sustainable practices to protect their habitats and ensure a thriving planet for all.\nLocation: Asola , New Delhi (India)$

A shallow focus shot of a Southern damselfly on a thin leaf

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