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A thin blue dragonfly sits on a narrow leaf of grass

$Identification:\nTot 57-66mm, Ab 39-49mm, Hw 37-42mm.\nIn flight often confused with the related and similar small A. mixta. Ranges less far north, but also migratory and may be invasive in good summers.\nMales are often observed when making low patrols over drying wetlands, showing their noticeable bright colors. The males vivid blue eyes and abdomen and largely green thorax sides are especially distinctive.\nHabitat: Prefers standing waters that dry up over the course of Summer, often overgrown with low rushes, bulrushes or reeds.\nFlight Season: On average, emerges earlier than A. mixta. Seen mainly from May to August, especially in the later months.\nDistribution: Seldom abundant, and only permanently present around the Mediterranean, but scarce in much of Iberia and North Africa. Hot summer weather may lead to influxes further north. Occurs east to Mongolia.\n\nThis Picture is made in a Fen area in Flevoland in half August 2022 by high Summer temperatures.$

Extreme closeup of a blue damselfly in the wild

A dragon fly rests on a stem of a lily flower in the lake

Adult male of blue dragonfly Calopteryx virgo, beautiful demoiselle, sitting on grass leaf above the river water

Migrant hawker (Aeshna mixta) resting on reed grass.

Zygoptera dragonfly sitting on a straw in a lake with calm tranquil water

Blue Corporal - Ladona deplanata- Male on green leaf

The picture shows a blue dragonfly basking in the sun while sitting on a green leaf.

Dragonfly overlooking a pond full of water lilys with one yellow flower sticking out.

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

Blue Dasher Dragonfly on Green Leaf Above a Lily pad

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

A Dragonfly sitting on a lily pad in a summer garden.

Blue Damselfly Shot at Santee Lakes in Santee, San Diego, California.

a beautiful little predatory blue dragonfly among green leaves in the warm sunshine

Detailed macro image of a vibrant blue dragonfly perched on a thin grass blade in natural surroundings.

A damselfly hanging on a blade of grass against a green background

Tropical condition, Dragon fly is in botanic garden.

The striking elegance of a metallic black and blue dragonfly resting on a vibrant green leaf. Its slender body glistens in the sunlight, with iridescent hues that shift with the light

$Tot 33-37mm, Ab 23-25mm, Hw 29-32mm.\nLarge, broad, club-tailed species, Males often perch on lilypads. They are dark, marked with white highlights on the face, waist and at the tips of the wings and abdomen. This makes identification through binoculars easy.\nBehavior:\nBoth sexes fly actively over open water, frequently resting on floating vegetation (Nuphar, Nymphaea, Potamogeton), where mating may also take place. Male often raises clubbed tail.\nOccurrence:\nOccurrence is scattered and populations are normally rather small. May be abundant locally.\nHabitat:\nPools and lakes with moderate nutrient levels and rich aquatic vegetation.\nFlight Season: \nMid May to early August; most abundant in June.\n\nThis Picture is made in the Weerribbenn (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2025.$

$From the dazzling flight of dragonflies to the diligent work of honeybees, insects and spiders play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. These small creatures support pollination, pest control, and biodiversity, reminding us of the importance of sustainable practices to protect their habitats and ensure a thriving planet for all.\nLocation: Asola , New Delhi (India)$

Dragonflies and damselflies hunting over reedbeds in Woodwalton Fen nature reserve.

A blue dasher (pachydiplax longipennis) perched next to the marsh water along a hiking trail.

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) Resting on a Typha Leaf

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