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Close-up of a mating wheel of the large damselfly (Ischnura elegans) hanging from a firm green stem. There is plenty of space for text on the side.

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

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

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

Female red damsel ovipositing on lily pad with male attached

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

Two male banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens) resting on reed grass near a river.

Banded Demoiselles (Calopteryx Splendens) Mating

The transition from a larva to a dragonfly

The lotus's Lotus pole holds the animals

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

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

A pair of dragonflies mating on a natural branch is a rare sight.

Red dragonfly on a dry grass in the garden. Macro. Macro photo

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

A closer look on Senegal Golden Dartlet in Selangor, Malaysia.

Close-up of a blue feather dragonfly caught in a spider web. The wings and body are twisted. The eyes are open and look at the viewer. The background is green.

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

Red dragonfly is holding a piece of reed.

A stunning close-up photo capturing the intimate moment of two dragonflies mating. The larger dragonfly is positioned on top of the smaller one, their bodies intertwined in a delicate embrace. The intricate details of their wings and bodies are visible, making this image a true testament to the beauty of nature.

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