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Beautiful extreme macro colorful dragonfly insect resting on stick in summer .

Beautiful dragonfly sitting on the iron rod

dragonfly close-up

Flying dragonflies shot in the park

A dragonfly gracefully perched on a sunlit rock, embodying the delicate balance of nature and bringing a moment of tranquility.

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.

dragonfly on a stone enjoying the sun

brown dragonfly, selective focus, macro

Dragonflies are insects with long bodies, transparent wings, and large eyes. They are also known as the helicopter beetle among the people.

A ruddy darter dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum) rests in the warm autumn sunlight atop a stone in Kalvebod Fælled, a nature reserve at the southern tip of Amager Island near Copenhagen, Denmark. Just 30 minutes by public transport from the city center, this tranquil area offers rich biodiversity and peaceful landscapes on the edge of the capital.

Common Darter Dragonfly perched on a reed in Gosforth Park Nature Reserve in springtime

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.

A dragonfly gracefully perched on a sunlit rock, embodying the delicate balance of nature and bringing a moment of tranquility.

Red dragonfly

dragonfly sitting on the rock in the sunlight close-up

Tot 35-44mm, Ab 20-30mm, Hw 24-30mm.One of the larger Sympetrum species. In the field, males may be noticed because they seldom become as deeply red as other species and have a rather parallel-sided abdomen.Habitat: Wide range of places, especially preferring warm, stagnant waters. These are often shallow and bare, this species being a pioneer of newly created ponds. Occasionally in flowing or brackish water.Flight Season: May be seen all year in the Mediterranean. In Northern Europe, appears from early June, becoming abundant in July and flying into November. One of the last dragonflies to be encountered in autumn.Distribution: Common in most of our area, becoming less common relative to S. vulgatum in a north-easterly direction. Extends to Japan. Migrations are often seen and are sometimes massive.This is a common Species in the Netherlands.

Photograph of Orthetrum albistylum, also known as the White-tailed Skimmer, resting on a rock. The image highlights the dragonfly’s slender body and detailed wing patterns in a natural outdoor setting, suitable for wildlife, nature, or entomology themes.

Dragonfly

A dragonfly lies motionless on the floor, its transparent wings spread wide. Its slender body remains still, while the light reveals the delicate patterns on its wings. A quiet moment from an insect that usually soars through the air

Kestrel dragonfly perched on a stone, Onychogomphus uncatus

Dragonfly seems to be resting stretched out on a stone. Probably he is warming himself on the stone that is warmed by the sun

Common Darter Dragonfly on granite

Brown dragonfly perched on a leaf

Brown dragonfly standing on branch in nature

dragonfly close-up. A dragonfly sits on a dry tree trunk. macro photo of an insect

Manyoni Game Reserve is a protected area in the north eastern part of Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa

Dragonfly on branch with blurred background of stones close-up showing transparent wings and bright body details creating an atmosphere of harmony and natural beauty

A Common Darter Dragonfly resting in sunlight

A red dragonfly resting on a fence facing left side

Orange bluet damselfly, Enallagma signatum, sitting on ground. Illinois, USA.

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