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Close-up of a four-spotted chaser, Libellula quadrimaculata, or four-spotted skimmer dragonfly resting in sunlight on green reeds. cool concept
Close shot of a Libellula quadrimaculata, known in Europe as the four-spotted chaser.
Banded Demoiselle on a leaf
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 \
A Dragonfly sitting on a lily pad in a summer garden.
dragonfly posing on a plant
Bavaria, Germanay. Close-up of a beautiful opend Blue-winged Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo Dragonfly with green Background.
A front view of a ruddy darter dragonfly.
Close up view of a dragonfly.
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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.
A reddish dragon fly perched on a jagged edged leaf.
An Eastern forktail Damselfly  takes a little bit of sun on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.
a dragonfly of the genus Demoiselle (Calopteryx) sits on a damp blade of grass in nature, against a green background
A   Large metallic damselfly with fluttering, butterfly-like wings resting in foliage
the beautiful dragonfly  on a meadow closeup
Tiny dragonfly (Zygoptera) perched on a leaf
Dragonfly, Libellula depressa emerging adult, macro shot
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 male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw
a dragonfly isolated on white.
Top view of green dragonfly isolated in white background. Transparent wings insect. Selective focus on bug body.
The Banded Demoiselle which is a common sight on slow flowing streams during summer time. The male being a dark blue and female a translucent green colour.
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.
An Eastern red damsel  takes a break on a leaf in the Canadian boreal forest.
Dragonfly perched on the leaf
Tot 39-48mm, Ab. 22-31mm, Hw 32-38mm.\nGeneral: A large, pale blue male of this species, aggressively defending a garden pond or small natural pool, is a familiar sight in much of our area.\nThe abdomen shape and four large black areas at the wing bases instantly distinguish this species.\nHabitat: A wide range of mostly stagnant waters, especially favouring those that are small, shallow, sunny and bare, such as cattle drinking pools or quarry lakes.\nFlight Season: From late April to mid September, most abundant in May and June.\nDistribution: Among the commonest species in much of Europe, extended to central Asia. A strong flier that is often the first species to claim newly created or cleared habitats.\n\nThis is a quite common Species in the Netherlands in the described Habitats.
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