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Odonata Collection

Background imageOdonata Collection: European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) pair, male passing Dragonfly prey to female

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) pair, male passing Dragonfly prey to female, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

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

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) on leaf, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim

Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) on leaf, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Background imageOdonata Collection: Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae), Europe, August

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae), Europe, August, controlled conditions

Background imageOdonata Collection: Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Fulvous forest skimmer, or Russet percher dragonfly (Neurothemis fulvia) female, Sai Kung

Fulvous forest skimmer, or Russet percher dragonfly (Neurothemis fulvia) female, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, China

Background imageOdonata Collection: RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings. Cornwall, England, UK. June

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata), two resting on reeds

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata), two resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata Collection: Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa) dragonfly resting on an uncurling fern

Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa) dragonfly resting on an uncurling fern, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Background imageOdonata 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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) male resting. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) male resting. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Male Migrant Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna mixta) South London, UK, September

Male Migrant Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna mixta) South London, UK, September

Background imageOdonata Collection: Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageOdonata Collection: RF - Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK

RF - Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella)

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) females resting on reed

Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) females resting on reed, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Silhouetted emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa) resting on a reed

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

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

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. April

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) group of four on plant stems

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded demoiselle dragonfly (Calopteryx splendens) male and female silhouetted

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Pair of Red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) perched on grass blade

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)

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

Background imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata Collection: Small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) resting on Heather flower

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: RF - Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) group of five resting, Netherlands, September

RF - Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) group of five resting, Netherlands, September

Background imageOdonata Collection: Scarce chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) covered in dew

Scarce chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) covered in dew, roosting on common sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageOdonata Collection: Hairy dragonfly (Brachytron pratense) male

Hairy dragonfly (Brachytron pratense) male, resting on plant stem, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. June

Background imageOdonata Collection: Male Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)

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

Background imageOdonata Collection: Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in flight, Brasschaat, Belgium

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in flight, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageOdonata Collection: Scarce Chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) silhouetted against the rising sun

Scarce Chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) silhouetted against the rising sun, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK, May

Background imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata Collection: Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus) while in hunting pose

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 imageOdonata Collection: Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Common hawker (Aeshna Juncea) head detail

Common hawker (Aeshna Juncea) head detail, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. July

Background imageOdonata Collection: RF - Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds

RF - Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

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

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

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

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

Background imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata Collection: Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) covered in morning dew Ledston, Leeds, Yorkshire

Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) covered in morning dew Ledston, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK, August. Focus stacked image

Background imageOdonata Collection: Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) covered in dew and backlit by the morning sun, Devon, UK. June

Background imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata Collection: Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonflies resting on backlit reeds close

Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonflies resting on backlit reeds close to the waters edge, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata Collection: Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) juvenile resting on foxglove

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) juvenile resting on foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imageOdonata Collection: Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly in flight, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Small emerald damselfly (Lestes virens) female resting, dew droplets on body, close up

Small emerald damselfly (Lestes virens) female resting, dew droplets on body, close up. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Small emerald spreadwing (Lestes virens) pair mating

Small emerald spreadwing (Lestes virens) pair mating. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) pair mating on stem. Brasschaat, Belgium

Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) pair mating on stem. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: RF - Banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting among grasses, silhouetted

RF - Banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting among grasses, silhouetted against the sun reflected in the water, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male on yellow lotus ( Nuphar lutea) Norfolk

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male on yellow lotus ( Nuphar lutea) Norfolk, England, UK, August

Background imageOdonata Collection: RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on reed, dew covered

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on reed, dew covered, surrounded by webs, Vealand, Devon, UK. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) resting, Somerset Levels, England, UK, August

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) resting, Somerset Levels, England, UK, August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Golden Ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) female at rest on flower, Devon, England

Golden Ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) female at rest on flower, Devon, England, UK, August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Migrant Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna mixta latrielle) male in flight, Wiltshire, England

Migrant Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna mixta latrielle) male in flight, Wiltshire, England. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Black darter dragonfly (Sympetrum danae) male, Peatlands Country Park, County Armagh

Black darter dragonfly (Sympetrum danae) male, Peatlands Country Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Male Keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) in flight, Holt Lows CP, Norfolk, England

Male Keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) in flight, Holt Lows CP, Norfolk, England, August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) in flight, Joutsa, Finland, July

Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) in flight, Joutsa, Finland, July

Background imageOdonata Collection: Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa), female resting, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa), female resting, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) two males on grass, Netherlands

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) two males on grass, Netherlands

Background imageOdonata Collection: Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) flying in habitat

Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) flying in habitat, Joutsa, Central Finland, August

Background imageOdonata Collection: Narrow-winged damselfly nymph (Ischnura elegans), camouflaged on a stem of horsetail plant

Narrow-winged damselfly nymph (Ischnura elegans), camouflaged on a stem of horsetail plant, June, Europe, controlled conditions

Background imageOdonata Collection: Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female flying

Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female flying, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. June

Background imageOdonata Collection: Western clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus pulchellus)

Western clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus pulchellus), Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. June

Background imageOdonata Collection: Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, Co. Armagh

Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. May

Background imageOdonata Collection: Two Beautiful demoiselles (Calopteryx virgo)

Two Beautiful demoiselles (Calopteryx virgo), River Char, Charmouth, Dorset, England, UK, June

Background imageOdonata Collection: Large red damselfly {Pyrrhosoma nymphula} emerging from nymphal case, Cornwall, UK. April

Large red damselfly {Pyrrhosoma nymphula} emerging from nymphal case, Cornwall, UK. April

Background imageOdonata Collection: RF- Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)

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

Background imageOdonata 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 imageOdonata Collection: Female Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs, Cornwall, England, UK, April

Female Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs, Cornwall, England, UK, April

Background imageOdonata Collection: Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) in flight

Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, August. 2020VISION Book Plate

Background imageOdonata Collection: Male Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on the end of a twig

Male Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on the end of a twig, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, September



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