Damselflies Collection (#4)

Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) adult male, covered in dew, resting on stem in early morning, Leicestershire, England, July

Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura pumilio) immature female, freshly emerged, resting on stem, Norfolk, England, July

Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) adult, close-up of head, Leicestershire, England, August

Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) nymph, clinging to submerged reed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England

Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum adult pair, mating in wheel position on reed leaf, Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, July

Adult Damselfly (Zygoptera) on a plant stem

Dragonfly Larva (Odonata), close up

Dragonfly (Epiprocta) perched on green frond, side view

Odonata, face of Green-eyed Dragonfly, close up

Odonata, Green-eyed Dragonfly, close up

Odonata, Green-eyed Dragonfly perched on plant stem, front view

Damselfly, large compound eyes, segmented abdomen, strong claspers at end of abdomen, network of veins supporting wings, soft hairs on brightly coloured body, feeding on Campion flower

Large Common Red Damselflies - mating - UK
SPH-1805 Large Common Red Damselflies - mating UK Pyrrhosoma nympnula Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Blue Damselfly - Cornwall - UK
DAC-795 Common Blue Damselfly Cornwall - UK Enallagma cyathigerum David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Banded Demoiselle - damselfly resting on willowherb - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-7 Banded Demoiselle - damselfly resting on willowherb Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Calopteryx splendens Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Eyed Damselfly - newly emerged and still in its teneral state - August - Cannock - Staffordshire - England
GUY-108 Red Eyed Damselfly - newly emerged and still in its teneral state - August Cannock - Staffordshire - England Erthromma najas Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display

Large Red Damselfly - still in early stages and not yet developed full colour while resting on bramble leaves - May
GUY-110 Large Red Damselfly - still in early stages and not yet developed full colour while resting on bramble leaves - May Cannock Chase - Staffordshite - England Pyrrhosoma nymphula Guy Rogers

Red Eyed Damselfly - male resting on Yellow Flag leaf - August - Cannock - Staffordshire - England
GUY-127 Red Eyed Damselfly - male resting on Yellow Flag leaf - August Cannock - Staffordshire - England Erthromma najas Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Small Red Damselflies - paired - Cornwall, UK
DAC-1194 Small Red Damselflies - paired Cornwall, UK Ceriagrion tenellum David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emerald Damselflies - paired - Cornwall - UK
DAC-941 Emerald Damselflies - paired Cornwall - UK Lestes sponsa David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emerald Damselfly - Cornwall - UK - male
DAC-944 Emerald Damselfly - male Cornwall - UK Lestes sponsa David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Blue Damselfly - Cornwall, UK
DAC-794 Common Blue Damselfly Cornwall, UK Enallagma cyathigerum David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Damselfly - huge compound eyes - UK
SPH-1810 Red Damselfly - huge compound eyes UK Pyrrhosoma nymphula Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Banded Demoiselle Damselfly - resting on yellow iris leaf - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-8 Banded Demoiselle Damselfly - resting on yellow iris leaf Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Calopteryx splendens Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Eyed Damselfly - male resting on vegetation - July - Cannock - Staffordshire - England
GUY-128 Red Eyed Damselfly - male resting on vegetation - July Cannock - Staffordshire - England Erythromma najas Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emerald Damselfly - paired up and resting on Heather covered in early morning dew - September - Cannock Chase
GUY-182 Emerald Damselfly - paired up and resting on Heather covered in early morning dew - September Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England - UK Lestes sponsa Guy Rogers Please note that prints are

Large Red Damselfly - newly emerged from nymphal case and going through changes to become a full grown damselfly - May
GUY-123 Large Red Damselfly - newly emerged from nymphal case and going through changes to become a full grown damselfly - May Cannock chase - Staffordshire - England Pyrrhosoma nymphula Guy Rogers

Emerald Damselfly - paired up and resting on grass head and covered in early morning dew - September - Cannock Chase
GUY-183 Emerald Damselfly - paired up and resting on grass head and covered in early morning dew - September Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England - UK Lestes sponsa Guy Rogers Please note that

damselfly - Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia
MAR-1471 damselfly Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia Odonata Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Robust Spreadwing Damselfly - male - Italy
RD-317 Robust Spreadwing Damselfly - male Italy Lestes dryas Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Damselfly Nymph - Red Corral Ranch - Texas
SE-1185 Damselfly Nymph Red Corral Ranch - Texas Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) adult pair, male holding female with abdomen prior to mating, Leicestershire, England, july

Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) adult female, resting on leaf, West Sussex, England, april

Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) adult male, feeding on remains of tachinid fly prey, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, june

Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) nymph, clinging to pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, april (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Variable Damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum) adult male, resting on leaf, West Sussex, England, april

Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) nymph, on submerged leaf in moorland pond, Derbyshire, England, july

Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) adult male, resting on leaf, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, may

Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) and Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) two adults, resting on leaf, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, may

Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) adult, emerging from exuvia, Leicestershire, England, april

Southern Emerald Damselfly (Lestes barbarus) adult pair, mating, Bulgaria, september

Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) adult male, resting on knapweed, Leicestershire, England, august

Beautiful Demoiselle - female - Cornwall - UK
DAC-177 Beautiful Demoiselle - female Cornwall - UK Calopteryx virgo David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beautiful Demoiselle - male - Cornwall - UK
DAC-176 Beautiful Demoiselle - male Cornwall - UK Calopteryx virgo David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue-Tailed Damselfly - male - Cornwall - UK
DAC-180 Blue-Tailed Damselfly - male Cornwall - UK Ischnura elegans David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small Red Damselfly - female - Cornwall - UK
DAC-103 Small Red Damselfly - female Cornwall - UK Ceriagrion tenellum David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Copper Demoiselle Dragonfly - female in habitat
RD-50 Copper Demoiselle Dragonfly - female in habitat Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Dazzling Damselflies: A Closer Look at Nature's Delicate Beauties" Captured in the enchanting Montiaghs Moss of County Antrim, behold the Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) perched gracefully on a vibrant leaf. Adorned with dewdrops like glistening jewels, the Blue-tailed Damselfly emerges as a mesmerizing sight to behold. Unveiling their mysterious allure, witness these weird dark creatures as they flutter through the air, leaving us captivated by their unique charm. Witness nature's miraculous transformation as the Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) breaks free from its nymphal case in Cornwall, UK during April. Resting delicately on dew-covered reeds and buttercups, the Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) showcases its elegance amidst Lower Tamar Lakes' serene surroundings. Calopteryx splendens - a name that speaks volumes about this damselfly's beauty and grace; it greets you with an inviting gaze saying "Hi. We look you. " Discover the ethereal presence of Common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) at Tamar Lake in Cornwall, England – a visual treat for all nature enthusiasts. Bathed in early morning light at Arne RSPB reserve in Dorset, witness the Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa), radiating an otherworldly glow that leaves us breathless. Marvel at nature's wonders as Pyrrhosoma nymphula emerges from its nymphal case once again – this time captured against Cornwall's picturesque backdrop. Peek behind a reed stem to catch a glimpse of Ischnura elegans - eyes shining brightly like sapphires amidst Cornwall's natural beauty.