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Zygoptera Collection

Zygoptera, commonly known as dragonflies and damselflies, are some of the most fascinating creatures in the insect world

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Dragonflies and damselflies

Dragonflies and damselflies from Collection of Drawings by Dutch Artists, 17th-19th centuries. Held in the Entomology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageZygoptera Collection: RF - White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

RF - White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) flower. The Netherlands. August

Background imageZygoptera Collection: dew

dew
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Calopteryx splendens

Calopteryx splendens
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: dew

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Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: dew

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Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: dew

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Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: dew

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Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: dew

dew
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male, resting on grass head, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male, resting on grass head, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imageZygoptera Collection: RF- Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on dew covered reed, Lower Tamar Lakes

RF- Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on dew covered reed, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: RF- Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes

RF- Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male close up detail of head and thorax

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male close up detail of head and thorax, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June. Captive. Focus stacked

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Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) group of four on plant stems, River Leijgraaf, Nijmegen

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) group of four on plant stems, River Leijgraaf, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, August 2013

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle dragonfly (Calopteryx splendens) male and female silhouetted, resting on reeds

Banded demoiselle dragonfly (Calopteryx splendens) male and female silhouetted, resting on reeds. Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Pair of Red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) perched on grass blade, at sunset, Poland. June

Pair of Red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) perched on grass blade, at sunset, Poland. June

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), male and female silhouetted on reed, Lower Tamar Lakes

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), male and female silhouetted on reed, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imageZygoptera Collection: RF - Female Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) roosting among grasses

RF - Female Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) roosting among grasses. Cornwall, UK. July. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free)

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) resting on Heather flower. The Netherlands. August

Small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) resting on Heather flower. The Netherlands. August

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Portrait of a Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa) Yorkshire, August. Focus stacked image

Portrait of a Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa) Yorkshire, August. Focus stacked image

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), early morning light, Broxwater pond, Cornwall, UK

Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), early morning light, Broxwater pond, Cornwall, UK. August 2016

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Silhouetted emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed, Devon, England, UK. August 2017

Silhouetted emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed, Devon, England, UK. August 2017

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) males resting on grass, Netherlands, August

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) males resting on grass, Netherlands, August

Background imageZygoptera Collection: RF- Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerging from nymphal case. Cornwall, UK

RF- Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerging from nymphal case. Cornwall, UK. April

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) mating, with male above. Peak District National Park

Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) mating, with male above. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Damselfly with blue eyes

Damselfly with blue eyes

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Calopteryx Splendens, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Calopteryx Splendens, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Ischnura Elegans, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Ischnura Elegans, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Male Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), abstract study of wings and body, Tamar Lakes

Male Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), abstract study of wings and body, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Soft focus close up of male Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) body and wings

Soft focus close up of male Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) body and wings, roosting among grasses. Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus)

Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus) while in hunting pose. Meeth Quarry nature reserve, Devon, UK. June

Background imageZygoptera Collection: RF - Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting on reed

RF - Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting on reed, silhouetted against sun reflected in the water. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)

Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) bud. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Emerald damselfy (Lestes sponsa) at Ledstone pond near Leeds, UK. September

Emerald damselfy (Lestes sponsa) at Ledstone pond near Leeds, UK. September. Focus stacked

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Amphiagrion saucium

Amphiagrion saucium
Donald Jusa

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris

Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) bud. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) female roosting amongst reeds

Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) female roosting amongst reeds. Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. July

Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. July

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Portrait of a Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa). Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK, July

Portrait of a Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa). Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK, July. Focus stacked image

Background imageZygoptera Collection: RF - Small emerald damselfly (Lestes virens) resting on stem. The Netherlands. May

RF - Small emerald damselfly (Lestes virens) resting on stem. The Netherlands. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) resting on Heather flower. The Netherlands

Small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) resting on Heather flower. The Netherlands. August

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Azure / common coenagrion damselflies (Coenagrion puella) pair mating, Meeth Quarry

Azure / common coenagrion damselflies (Coenagrion puella) pair mating, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. July

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Immature common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on reeds, Broxwater

Immature common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on reeds, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Three common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting on sedge

Three common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting on sedge and silhouetted at dawn, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageZygoptera Collection: Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) portrait, early morning light, Broxwater

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) portrait, early morning light, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. June 2018



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Zygoptera, commonly known as dragonflies and damselflies, are some of the most fascinating creatures in the insect world. With their delicate wings and vibrant colors, they never fail to capture our attention. One such beauty is the Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) male found in Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. Its iridescent blue-green body shimmers under the sunlight, making it a true spectacle to behold. Another stunning species is the White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes), which can be seen peering over an Oxeye daisy. This elegant creature with its slender body and white legs creates a picturesque scene against the backdrop of nature's beauty. The Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male takes rest on grass heads near Lower Tamar Lakes. Its intricate wing patterns and metallic green coloration make it stand out among its surroundings. In another shot at Lower Tamar Lakes, we see this mesmerizing creature resting on dew-covered reeds or even perched delicately on a buttercup. A close-up detail of its head and thorax reveals just how intricate these insects truly are. The Calopteryx splendens showcases its unique features that set it apart from other species within this family. Moving onto Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa), we find ourselves captivated by their enchanting presence in Yorkshire during August. A focus-stacked image allows us to appreciate every minute detail of these graceful creatures as they bask in their natural habitat. In Cornwall's Broxwater pond bathed in early morning light, we witness the Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) showcasing its azure-blue hues against a serene backdrop—a sight that leaves us breathless with wonder. Silhouetted emerald damselflies resting on a reed in Devon, England create a striking image.