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

A closeup shot of a green dragonfly on a rock

Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) male dragonfly on a dried reed - Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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.

Emperor Dragonfly spawning Anax imperator

Dragonfly on grass leaf (black background)

Beautiful colorful Banded Demoiselle sitting on grass straw by a river

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.

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

A blue damselfly (not a dragonfly, no matter how often I call it one) sitting on a wet rock. The rock is in a pond but you can't see that.

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

$Tot 39-48mm, Ab 29-39mm, Hw 23-28mm.\nLestes viridis is easily noted for its vivid green color, pale appendices, large size and its habit of hiding in trees and bushes. It is the only European Species that lay eggs in living wood.\nOccurrence:\nWidespread and common in most of Europe; inexplicably absent until recently from Great Britain (where suitable habitat abounds). Benefits from urbanization, favoring garden and park ponds, and possibly expending northwards.\nHabitat: \nAlmost any type of standing or slow flowing water with bordering trees and bushes. Unlike other Lestes, does not favors ephemeral conditions (e.g. shallows, drying-out pans).\nFlight Season:\nThe latest Lestes; in central Europe seldom emerges before mid-July, but already in early May in Iberia. Abundant in august and September, persisting into November.\n\nThis is probably the most Common Lestes in the Netherlands.$

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

Emerald Dragonfly / Hemicordulia Armstrongi / Male . Photographed at Lake Okaro New Zealand. This is a recently discovered New Zealand Dragonfly. It was previously mistaken for Hemicordia Australiae The difference was noticed when a normally aggressive Hemicordia Australiae males were observed ignoring what was thought to be other Hemicordia Australiae males . It was later discovered the ignored male dragonflies were Hemicordulia Armstrongi who have no interest in female Hemicordia Australiae dragonflies

Red dragonfly stands on a stick against a green background

$Eastern Pondhawk\n(Erythemis simplicicollis) often preying on other dragonflies their size. They are the only skimmer species with a green face$

A blue emperor dragonfly laying eggs into the water, sunny day in springtime, Vienna (Austria)

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

A closeup shot of an Emperor dragonfly laying eggs in water, Andalusia, Spain

A dragonfly, white-faced meadowhawk, rests in late afternoon light in early fall in the boreal forest.

A beautiful macro photo of a delicate green damselfly perched on a blade of grass. The soft, natural background creates a sense of serenity and highlights the intricate details of the insect.

Close up dragonfly standing in the grass

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) attacking male azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella).

Close-up of a four-spotted chaser Libellula quadrimaculata or four-spotted skimmer dragonfly resting in sunlight on green reeds.

$Red-veined Meadowhawk dragonfly resting on a broad leafed plant in a small pond.\n\nTaken in Scotts Valley, California, USA.$

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