Free Images - SnappyGoat.com- bestof:Hough Membracidae1.JPG An unknown Membracidae' in the Hough collection caught August 28th 2007 Own 2007-09-02 IvanTortuga Hough collection

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a female flat-bellied dragonfly (Libellula depressa) perches on a withered branch. In the background a green meadow. There is a lot of space for text. The dragonfly is photographed from above

Small insect on the ears of barley, selective focus

An Eastern Osprey, aka Sea Hawk, has caught breakfast in the marsh at Elliott Island on the Maryland Eastern Shore

A closeup selective focus shot of a honey bee standing on a green plant

Eurasian buzzard eating prey (Buteo buteo)

Mantis is a type of mantis originating from the island of Borneo. It has a unique body shape and is colored like dried leaves to disguise itself for prey.

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

A male migrant hawker hanging from a bramble in the English countryside.

The Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), formerly known as the Bay-Winged Hawk, Dusky Hawk, and Wolf Hawk.

The most common of hawker dragonflies and can be seen in good numbers when emerged and on the wing into late autumn

Dragon-fly, view from above, blue - black, big, sitting on a rock, wings spreaded out, USA, Kenai Peninsula

$Tot 36-45mm, Ab 23-38mm, Hw 28-33mm, about the size of Sympetrum striolatum.\nIdentification:\nThe common, small Orthetrum of flowing water throughout Europe. The Keeled Skimmer is characterized by its rather small size, fairly slender tapering abdomen and large pterostigma (around 4mm long).\nBehavior:\n Normally sits on vegetation, seldom on the ground.\nOccurrence:\nCommon around the Mediterranean, but generally local in central and Southern Europe.\nHabitat:\nRunning waters, such as streams and ditches. In north of range mainly runnels in boggy areas.\nFlight Season: \nFrom April to November; most abundant from June to August.\n\nThe Species is quite local in the Netherlands in the described Habitats. This Picture is made on the Veluwe in begin of August 2021 along a small Brook.$

A Juvenile Bald Eagle, aka Haliaeetus leucocephalus resting on a tree branch

Side view of a red deer hind (Cervus elaphus) walking in quiet morning sunshine. She is walking away from a harem group where the possessive male seems to have entirely missed her walking away. Stags are usually very active in trying to prevent a female from leaving a harem.

Female ruddy darter resting on reed grass.

Immerse yourself in the captivating wilderness with our Belgian Shepherd companion. Witness the majesty of nature as this active and loyal dog gracefully explores the enchanting forest, blending harmoniously with the vibrant foliage. Experience the beauty of this playful canine amidst an outdoor adventure of a lifetime.

The Black-tailed Skimmer is a narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen flying low over the bare gravel and mud around flooded gravel pits and reservoirs.

A majestic osprey soaring through the sky with a freshly-caught fish clasped firmly in its talons

The crimson cocoon moth is a large moth of the cocoon moth family.

Adult Male Lovebug Insect of the Genus Plecia

$Tot 35-40mm, Ab 26-33mm, Hw 20-25mm.\nOften occurs with L. sponsa, with which is easily confused. Typically occurs in lower numbers, but can be more abundant in sites that are only seasonally wet.\nOccurrence:\nRange similar to L. sponsa, but relatively more common southward Europe and typically more localized and less numerous than that species in most of its northern range. Our only Lestes that also occurs in North America.\nHabitat:\nA wide variety of still waters, which typically dry out in the course of summer or have shallow borders providing warm micro-habitats for the larvae. Sites usually have dense growths of rushes or sedges, e.g. dune lakes, reedy shallows, small meadow ponds or edges of bogs.\nFlight Season:\nThe earliest Lestes in most areas, emerging from late May in northern Europe, most abundant in July and August, with the last record in October.\n\nThis is a less common Lestes species, than L sponsa in the Netherlands.$

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