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

Front on close up photo of dragonfly sitting on Hosta leaf in pond

Meadow in summer time: single meadowhawk ( Sympetrum) resting on top of a stem.

Male banded demoiselle damselfly resting in the reeds along the river Stour near Sudbury in Suffolk.

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

Dragonfly isolated on white background, Close up of Dragonfly insect

Southern Hawker Dragonfly perched on a leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

Dragonfly perched on the top of the metal spike of a railing

A colourful male Common Darter dragonfly perching on a twig on a sunny September day in Norfolk, Eastern England.

Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) sitting on a plant

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

Close-up of a four-spotted chaser, Libellula quadrimaculata, or four-spotted skimmer dragonfly resting in sunlight on green reeds.

Ruddy Darter Red Dragonfly perched on a reed leaf in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

The Common darter is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe and can be seen late into the year.It can sometimes be mistaken for a Ruddy Darter but can be distinguished by the yellow markings on the legs with the Ruddy Darter having black legs.

Dragonflies live on weeds in the North China Plain

A yellow and black dragonfly beside a pond in the Swiss alps.

Red dragonfly is holding a piece of reed.

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

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

Close-up of an emperor dragonfly on a red background

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