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$Red-veined Meadowhawk dragonfly resting on a broad leafed plant in a small pond.\n\nTaken in Scotts Valley, California, USA.$

Dragonflies live on weeds in the North China Plain

Dragonfly isolated on white background, Close up of Dragonfly insect

Dragonflies perching on leaves. dragonfly in nature. Dragonflies in natural habitats. Beautiful natural scenery with dragonflies.

Beautiful scarlet dragonfly, Crocothemis erythraea, a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, also known as broad scarlet, common scarlet-darter, and scarlet darter.

Red dragonfly sitting on reed at sunset.

Damselflies live on wild plants in North China

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

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

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

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

close up photo of dragonfly on the wild grass leaf

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.

Dragonfly with thin wings, sunlight reflecting off its wings on a clear day.

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

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

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

Dragonfly on the blue cap of a plastic bottle

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