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Dragonfly hunting for mosquito and eating a fly

A Banded Demoiselle poised on dead grass head in sunlight

$Tot 30-39mm, Ab 25-32mm, HW 19-23mm.\nOur most delicate Lestes, which is normally easily separated by its statue and coloration, although some Iberian populations recall L. barbarous.\nHabitat: A wide variety of seasonally dry shallow and reedy waters in the south, becoming more critical in the north-west, where it is most abundant in heath and bog lakes with peat moss (Sphagnum) and rushes (Juncus).\nFlight Season: Northern populations mostly emerge in July, flying into November.\nDistribution: Widespread in Europe, although seldom the dominant Lestes species. Distribution recall L. barbarous, and also tends to wander like that species, though rarely in similarly great numbers.\n\nThis Species is to be seen in the describe Habitats, but not as common as L. sponsa in the Netherlands.$

A pair of dragonflies sitting on the grass.

A dragonfly in action with a mountain backdrop in Golden, British Columbia, Canada, in the summertime.

Scarce blue-tailed damselfly or small bluetail (Ischnura pumilio) from Barcelona.

Lestes sponsa - emerald damselfly or common spreadwing - in her natural habitat

Detail closeup of a western willow emerald damselfly, Chalcolestes viridis, insect resting in the sun

Close-Up of a Damselfly Resting on a Green Stalk in Nature

Enallagma cyathigerum, common blue dragonfly on a branch in a pond, in Monte Escobedo Zacatecas

A photo of a dragonfly sitting on the grass.

Brilliant Emerald Dragonfly perched on a leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

18 august 2023, Basse Yutz, Yutz, Thionville Portes de France, Moselle, Lorraine, Grand Est, France. It's summer. Around the body of water in a public park, in the vegetation that borders it, a Green Emerald Damselfly has landed on a reed leaf. It clung to the underside of the leaf. It is a small odonate with a metallic green color.

The Emerald damselfly is a medium-sized damselfly that lives among lush vegetation around the edges of ponds, lakes, ditches and canals.

Closeup macro shot capturing the intricate details of a spread-wing damselfly (Lestes sponsa) head perched delicately on a sunlit branch.

A mating pair of Hairy Dragonfly, Brachytron pratense, perching on a Stinging Nettle plant growing at the edge of a lake.

Close up dragonfly standing in the grass

A blue-spotted damselfly resting on dead grass in a marsh

Dragonflies and damselflies are not just mesmerizing aerial acrobats; they play a crucial role in maintaining ecological sustainability. As natural predators, they help control mosquito and pest populations, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Their presence also indicates clean water and healthy ecosystems, making them vital indicators of environmental health. Protecting their habitats supports biodiversity and promotes sustainable ecosystems.Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (India)

The transition from a larva to a dragonfly

Image Location: Bekasi City, West Java, Indonesia.Close-up of a delicate damselfly clinging to a blade of grass in the early morning light, with tiny dew droplets sparkling on the grass. The damselfly's slender body and translucent, gossamer wings are highlighted, showcasing its intricate details and vibrant colors. Set in a serene natural environment, the soft, diffused morning sunlight adds a warm, tranquil glow, emphasizing the beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Close up of a small blue dragonfly hanging on a plant and devouring a captured small animal

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

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