Calopterygidae Collection (#2)

Detail view, macro, Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, female on reeds, Ummendorfer Ried, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, Burgenland, Austria

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, male, Ummendorfer Ried Nature Reserve, Ummendorf, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens- in the morning dew, male, Ummendorfer Ried Nature Reserve, Ummendorf, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Banded Demoiselles -Calopteryx splendens-, two males, Bulgaria

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, female, on nettle leaf with dew, Bulgaria

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, male, with dew, Bulgaria

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, metamorphosis, hatching, Bulgaria

Empty larval case with newly hatched larva, Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, metamorphosis, hatching, Bulgaria

Beautiful Demoiselle. Calopteryx Virgo

Banded Demoiselle, Calopteryx splendens, a Damselfly with a long narrow body and a black spot on its wings clings to a green plant with its bent legs

Demoiselle and crane designs
Drawing 27 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Calopteryx splendens, banded demoiselle. Illustration taken from Moses Harris, An Exposition of English Insects, 1776-1780

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"Captivating Calopterygidae: A Glimpse into the World of Damselflies" Discover the enchanting world of Calopterygidae, a family of damselflies that never fails to mesmerize with their ethereal beauty. From the striking male Beautiful Demoiselle Damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) found in Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium to the resplendent Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) resting on a grass head at Lower Tamar Lakes, these delicate creatures captivate our hearts. In Lower Tamar Lakes, witness nature's artistry as an RF-Banded Demoiselle delicately rests on dew-covered reeds or perches gracefully on a vibrant buttercup. The close-up detail of its head and thorax reveals intricate patterns and colors that are truly awe-inspiring. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves in Lura Park, Lomazzo, Como province in Lombardy, Italy where Calopteryx Splendens graces us with its presence. Its wings and body become an abstract study against the backdrop of Tamar Lakes in Cornwall during June. Soft focus brings out the dreamlike quality as we observe a male Banded Demoiselle roosting among grasses in Cornwall during July. Its body and wings blend harmoniously with nature's tapestry. The magic continues as we witness silhouettes against sun-kissed waters; a RF-Banded Demoiselle finds solace on a reed while reflecting sunlight dances around it. This captivating image from Cornwall reminds us of how light can transform even the simplest moments into something extraordinary. Finally, let us not forget about female damselflies like the Beautiful Demoiselle resting delicately on a Yellow Iris bud in Cornwall during May. Their gracefulness is equally captivating and deserves admiration alongside their male counterparts.