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Male Banded Demoiselle resting in sunlight on wildflower

Widow Skimmer Dragonfly perched on a plant in the wild. The widow skimmer is one of the group of dragonflies known as king skimmers. Closeup views.

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.

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

Daytime macro side-view close-up of a single male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) damselfy perched on a nettle leafat the waterfront of a brook

The blue dragonfly sits on the reed on the shore of the pond

Ground Skimmer dragonfly eating another dragonfly for breakfast.

The Four-spotted Chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name

Dragonfly insect close up shot in nature with vibrant colors

Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) insect, green blue European damselfly on vegetation

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

$Tot 42-45mm, Ab. 25-29mm, Hw 32-38mm.\n\nGeneral: A local species throughout our area that prefers slow-moving waters, bordered with tall emergent vegetation. The appearance of the male changes dramatically with maturation; vivid orange abdomen turn into black and grey-blue territorial males. \nMales frequently perch on waterside plants, making darting flights between perches.\nHabitat: Appears to require a certain combination of water quality and habitat structure (such as Reed borders). Include slow flowing rivers and streams, abandoned canals, reedy lakes and ditches, oxbows and fishponds.\nFlight Season: From April to early August, but activity concentrated in May and June in most of range.\nDistribution: Widespread through M Europe, habitat specific, therefore locally common.\n\nIn the Netherlands the Dragonfly is local common. The Males have a blue Abdomen.$

The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India.The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India. The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. This species is widespread but these were photographed near Bangalore India.

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

close up photo of dragonfly perched on the wild grass

A Banded Demoiselle poised on dead grass head in sunlight

A southern migrant hawker dragonfly in the wild at a nature reserve in Essex, UK.

a small feather dragonfly (PLATYCNEMIS PENNIPES) sits on a reed. In the background you can see more reeds. The insect is waiting for prey.

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

A Black Saddlebag Skimmer dragonfly rests in a meadow in the woods of Oswego County, NY.

Graceful Dragonfly Resting on a Leaf. Macro Beauty on Green Leaf. Nature's Jewel: Perched Perfectly. Close-Up Encounter with a Dragonfly at Rest: Natural Elegance

Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonfly on blades of grass, nice close-up with details.

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

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