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Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower

dragonfly landed on field closeup a summer day

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

Close-up of a banded damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a blade of grass. The background is blurred and green. The wings are clearly visible.

Tiny damsel (Zygoptera) perched on a eucalyptus leaf

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

A black tailed skimmer resting on a plant, sunny day 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

A closeup of a Chalkfronted Corporal dragonfly resting on a deck. This photo was taken on the shore of a lake in Quebec. These insects are a friend of the human because they eat nasty mosquitoes.

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

Aeshna viridis, the green hawker, hidden in the grass, protected nature area, travel location, Dutch wildlife, beautiful big insect, Volgermeerpolder Amsterdam

Ebony jewelwing - Calopteryx maculata on the grass covered in morning dew drops.

Libellula quadrimaculata, the four-spotted chaser resting on reed.

Ruddy Darter dragonfly in marsh v. Strumpshaw Fen, August 2019 Norfolk broads

Close-up of a blue feather dragonfly caught in a spider web. The wings and body are twisted. The eyes are open and look at the viewer. The background is green.

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

A dragonfly perched on a dried grass blade

green dragonfly close up. Macro shots nature scene dragonfly. green dragonfly in the nature habitat. Calopteryx splendens male

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

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

Libellula Depressa Blue dragonfly close up.

$Field characters: Tot 56-64mm, Ab 43-54mm, Hw 37-42mm. Distinctly smaller than most Aeshna species.\n\nThe commonest small hawker. Numerous in much of our area, and although it can be on the wing during most months in the Mediterranean, further north it is especially associated with late summer and autumn, when it may appear in massive migrations. It is usually identified by its size, relative dull colours and the diagnostic yellow \$

Close-up of a Green Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) perched on a yellow flower. The background is green in nature.

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