Dragon Flies Collection

Banded Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) adult, resting on twig, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, september

Dragonflies, 17th century artwork. Dragonflies are predatory winged insects that feed on small insects in and around wetlands areas. The adult form, seen here, develops from an aquatic larval stage

Dragonfly in early morning light, Tagong Grasslands, Sichuan, China, Asia

Insects at Home (engraving)
1057618 Insects at Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects at Home. Illustration for The Graphic)

Dragonfly on stump, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, Asia

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) nymph, clinging to pondweed underwater, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England

Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea) exuvium, shedded nymphal skin, Italian Alps, Italy, july

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) exuvia, shedded nymphal skin, Norfolk, England, July

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult male, close-up of head, feeding on another of same species, on coastal sand dune, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, august

Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) adult, emerging from larval skin, expanding wings, Oxfordshire, England, May

Common Darter Male resting by side of pond October

Flame Skimmer on reed Zion Canyon Utah USA

Researcher holding a dragonfly at Whistler BioBlitz event, Whistler, British Columbia

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) female, hunting from rusted metal fence post, Lesbos, Greece

Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isosceles) adult male, resting on reed, being attacked by Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) adult male, in flight, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads

Frogs, snails, and insects, including grasshoppers, beetles, wasps, and dragonflies. Date between 1800 and 1850

Dragonflies on Grass
Two dragonflies (agrion splendens) on a blade of grass. Date: 1960s

Orange-spotted Emerald (Oxygastra curtisii) adult, resting on twig, Italy, june

Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) three adults, covered with raindrops after rain, resting on stem, Derbyshire, England, august

Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) adult female, covered with dew, Powys, Wales, august

Emperor (Anas imperator) Female / Cambridge / July

Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) adult, in obelisk posture, resting on stem, Socotra, Yemen, march

Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea) mature adult male, with wings damaged by fighting, resting on twig, Italian Alps, Italy, october

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) adult male, in flight, landing on stem, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, september

Brown Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna grandis) adult, resting on stem in wetland habitat, Leicestershire, England, june

Hairy Dragonfly (Brachytron pratense) adult male, resting on stem, Tulcea, Danube Delta, Dobrogea, Romania, may

White-faced Darter (Leucorrhinia dubia) adult male, resting on leaf, Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve, Shropshire, England, june

Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) adult, cleaning eye with front leg, resting on stem, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, june

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult, emerging from exuvia, on Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) leaf at edge of garden pond, Bentley, Suffolk, England, june

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) Female ovipositing

Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) newly emerged adult, resting on stem, Norfolk, England

Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) adult male, resting on seedhead, Alentejo, Portugal, october

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) adult pair, mating, Whitlingham, The Broads, Norfolk, England, september

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) adult female, in flight, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, september

Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) adult female, newly emerged from exuvia, resting on grass at edge of garden pond, Bentley, Suffolk, England, may

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) teneral adult, emerged five hours ago, near exuvia on leaf, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, september

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult female, laying eggs in submerged aquatic vegetation, Oxfordshire, England

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) adult female, resting on umbellifer seedhead in riverside habitat, England

Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) adult male, resting on twig in habitat, Italian Alps, Italy, october

Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) Male - Cornard Mere - Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Common Darter Dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) adult pair, mating in wheel position, Oxfordshire, England, september

Funnel-web Nursery-web spider (Euprosthenops australis) adult, feeding on dragonfly caught in web, Burkina Faso

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) juvenile, in flight, feeding on dragonfly prey, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) mating on a flower. During mating the male dragonfly grasps the females head to pull her into the wheel position in order to copulate

Male banded damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) sitting on a leaf. This species of damselfly is named after the dark band that is found on the wings of the males

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator)
Emperor Dragonfly or Blue Emperor (Anax imperator) Dragonflies are a fairly primitive order of carnivorous, winged insects

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"Captivating Dragonflies: A Glimpse into their Enchanting World" Banded Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) adult, gracefully perched on a delicate twig in the mesmerizing Kakadu of Northern Territory, Australia during September. Transport yourself to the 17th century with exquisite artwork showcasing the ethereal beauty of dragonflies. Witness the enchantment as a dragonfly basks in the soft glow of early morning light amidst the breathtaking Tagong Grasslands in Sichuan, China, Asia. Delve into history through an intriguing engraving titled "Insects at Home, " offering a glimpse into the world of these fascinating creatures. Discover a dragonfly delicately poised on a stump in Kumarakom, Kerala, India, Asia – an emblematic representation of nature's harmony and serenity. Marvel at nature's wonders as you observe a Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) adult female diligently laying eggs within Bogbean stems found in Oxfordshire. Immerse yourself further as this same Southern Hawker lays her precious eggs within Water Mint stems along tranquil waterways in Oxfordshire, England. Witness nature's miraculous transformation as a Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) emerges from its larval skin under May's gentle sunrays in Oxfordshire, England. Explore hidden habitats where dragonflies lay their eggs within partially submerged rotting wood – an intricate dance between life and decay captured beautifully by Southern Hawkers residing in Oxfordshire, England. Behold the awe-inspiring sight of a newly emerged Broad-bodied Chaser expanding and drying its wings meticulously amidst springtime splendor in Oxfordshire, England during May. Encounter royalty among insects as an Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) rests regally upon Common Marestail in the picturesque landscapes of Oxfordshire, England.