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Beautiful dragonfly sitting on the iron rod

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

Close-up of a four-spotted chaser Libellula quadrimaculata dragonfly.

Sympetrum sanguineum ruddy darter male with red colored body resting in sunlight in a meadow.

May be confused with other Darter species, the most common other species being the Common Darter.Ruddy Darter can be distinguished by Black legsBlack line marking extends part way down the side on the frons (face).Male: blood-red colouration and club-shaped abdomen

Dragonfly on a pole in a field in wetland in bright sunlight in autumn, Almere, Flevoland, The Netherlands, October 15, 2024

An African species that extends into adjacent Eurasia. Once common only in the Mediterranean region, the robust and aggressive virtual all-red male is becoming an increasingly common sight further north.Field characters: Tot 36-45mm, Ab 18-33mm, Hw 23-33mm. A bit larger and substantially bulkier than Sympetrum species. This Picture is made during a Vacation in Bulgaria in May 2019

Single Damsel Fly sitting on a barbed wire fence

Close up dragonfly resting on a green leaf near water, detailed wings under sunlight.

Dragonfly perched on the top of the metal spike of a railing

In the vast complexity of nature, simplicity often holds the deepest meaning. These macro images reveal the art of ideas through the simplest forms—tiny creatures intricately woven into the fabric of their ecosystems. Each close-up captures moments often overlooked: the delicate wings of a butterfly, the textured shell of a beetle, or the fragile legs of an ant moving with purpose in their natural world. Despite their small size, these subjects embody ecological harmony and perfection, demonstrating how simplicity can reveal profound complexity.

Dragon Flying Over Barbed Wire with a blue sky background

one common darter sitting on a wire with a green background

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly on a red background

A close-up of a beautiful intricate dragonfly on top of a blue mosquito net outside

Batanta island, Raja Ampat, West Papoua, Indonesia

Yellow dragonfly resting on a wooden pole, showcasing intricate wings against a blurred green background filled with summer foliage

Meadow in summer time: single meadowhawk ( Sympetrum) resting on top of a stem.

Brown dragonfly standing on branch in nature

Field characters: 66-84mm, abdomen: 50-61mm, Hw: 45-52mm.Blue 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.The largest Aeshnid in most of our area and common Species in the Netherlands..

early in the morning at dawn this beautiful dragonfly spotted

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