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

Female red damsel ovipositing on lily pad with male attached

Banded Demoiselles (Calopteryx Splendens) Mating

The transition from a larva to a dragonfly

A pair of Common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting, sunny day in summer

Multi-colored dragonflies on dry grass by the lake. Selective focus.

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

The lotus's Lotus pole holds the animals

Close-up of two Feather Dragonflies (Platycnemis pennipes) mating, forming a heart with their bodies, on green grass

Couple of damselflies placed on leaves next to each other. The male is blue and the female in the background is brown.

Lotuses and dragonflies, Lotus flower on the water

two mating dragonflies in the air, orange and green-blue dragonfly wedged together flying over the pond, mating dragonflies in the blazing sun, winged insect, orange demoiselle damselfly

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

Dragonfly in water photographed from under water so it´s reflected on the surface creating a art image

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.

The Banded demoiselle is a large damselfly that lives along the edges of slow-flowing rivers and canals, still ponds and lakes, and among lush, damp vegetation.

Two Variable Wisps on a little branch in their natural environment in the rain forest of Sidemen, Bali, Indonesia.

A small blue dragonfly has become entangled in a spider's web. The dragonfly is hanging in the web with its body bent and is unable to free itself. Green lights in the background.

$Two beautiful insects resting on a reed leaf. Photo taken at the river \$

A pair of red dragonflies are captured in a delicate moment of mating above the water’s surface. Their vibrant bodies and transparent wings highlight the beauty of insect life and the intricate behaviors that take place in pond ecosystems. A serene glimpse into nature’s cycle.

Two male banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens), territory fight.

photo of dragonfly fertilizing on grass leaf near swamp

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

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)

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