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Dragon Fly Collection (#2)

In the enchanting world of dragonflies, nature's delicate wonders come to life

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Flame Skimmer Dragonfly Drying its Wings on a Daytime Perch

Flame Skimmer Dragonfly Drying its Wings on a Daytime Perch

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Wildlife

Wildlife
Dragon fly, North Ryde New South Wales, Australia

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Dragonfly, Unionville, Ontario

Dragonfly, Unionville, Ontario

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Prehistoric swamp forest landscape with Hylonomus, Eryops and arthropod, front view

Prehistoric swamp forest landscape with Hylonomus, Eryops and arthropod, front view

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Dragonfly on stump, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, Asia

Dragonfly on stump, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, Asia

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Pressed insects, mounted by botanist Leonard Plukenet (1642

Pressed insects, mounted by botanist Leonard Plukenet (1642
Pressed by Leonard Plukenet in around 1690

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Dragonflies mating, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Dragonflies mating, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) nymph, clinging to pondweed underwater

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea) exuvium, shedded nymphal skin, Italian Alps, Italy, july

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) exuvia, shedded nymphal skin, Norfolk, England, July

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult male, close-up of head, feeding on another of same species

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) adult, emerging from larval skin, expanding wings

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Common Darter Male resting by side of pond October

Common Darter Male resting by side of pond October

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Flame Skimmer on reed Zion Canyon Utah USA

Flame Skimmer on reed Zion Canyon Utah USA

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: i for insects

i for insects

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Needhams Skimmer, Libellula needhami, adult on Cattail, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley

Needhams Skimmer, Libellula needhami, adult on Cattail, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Halloween Pennant, Celithemis eponina, male, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County

Halloween Pennant, Celithemis eponina, male, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Dragon Fly resting on Verbena, Sammamish Washington

Dragon Fly resting on Verbena, Sammamish Washington

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Eastern Pondhawk, Erythemis simplicicollis, female on American Germander(Teucrium canadense)

Eastern Pondhawk, Erythemis simplicicollis, female on American Germander(Teucrium canadense), Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: USA, Texas, Travis County. Male red saddlebags perches on a tree limb

USA, Texas, Travis County. Male red saddlebags perches on a tree limb

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: USA, TN, Chilhowee Gliderport. Fiberglass sailplane in front of barn shed. (PR)

USA, TN, Chilhowee Gliderport. Fiberglass sailplane in front of barn shed. (PR)

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Red Saddlebag, Tramea onusta, adult, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley

Red Saddlebag, Tramea onusta, adult, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Widow (Libellula luctuosa) at a spring pont, Ithaca, NY, USA

Widow (Libellula luctuosa) at a spring pont, Ithaca, NY, USA

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Blue-eyed darner, Aeshna multicolor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Blue-eyed darner, Aeshna multicolor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Researcher holding a dragonfly at Whistler BioBlitz event, Whistler, British Columbia

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) female, hunting from rusted metal fence post

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isosceles) adult male, resting on reed

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Dragonfly and pumpkin

Dragonfly and pumpkin. Print shows a dragonfly above a pumpkin blossom. Date between 1890 and 1920

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Shes sitting on a dragonfly

Shes sitting on a dragonfly all shining green and gold (Vision). 1920s

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Dragonflies on Grass

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Little Bee-eater with dragonfly, near Kwara Camp Botswana

Little Bee-eater with dragonfly, near Kwara Camp Botswana

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Orange-spotted Emerald (Oxygastra curtisii) adult, resting on twig, Italy, june

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) three adults, covered with raindrops after rain, resting on stem

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) adult female, covered with dew, Powys, Wales, august

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

Background imageDragon Fly Collection: Emperor (Anas imperator) Female / Cambridge / July

Emperor (Anas imperator) Female / Cambridge / July




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In the enchanting world of dragonflies, nature's delicate wonders come to life. 🌸✨ From the captivating Dionaea muscipula, also known as the Venus Fly Trap, to a mesmerizing Dragonfly caught in the lobes of a vibrant flowering plant, these creatures never fail to amaze. As a Housefly hovers nearby, it witnesses this magical scene unfold. Amidst a riverbank setting, where fairies dance and flutter their wings like fans with fairies, we find ourselves captivated by the Banded Flutterer resting on a twig in Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, and is September; its presence adds an ethereal touch to this picturesque landscape. Transported back in time through 17th-century artwork depicting dragonflies gracefully gliding across canvas, we are reminded of their timeless beauty and significance. Like mythical creatures from another era or perhaps even resembling Pterodactyls soaring through ancient skies. As dawn breaks over Tagong Grasslands in Sichuan province, China - Asia's majestic landscapes witness the emergence of a Dragonfly bathed in early morning light. Its iridescent wings shimmer as if painted by nature itself. A portrait captures Madame Seligman's elegance and grace while highlighting her connection with these mystical insects. In intricate detail or portrayed more broadly on canvas - they symbolize transformation and freedom that resonates within us all. Le Fleuve's plate one showcases an exquisite etching and aquatint masterpiece from 1874 featuring none other than our beloved Dragonfly. This artwork reminds us that throughout history artists have been inspired by their charm and allure. Whether observed up close or admired from afar – dragonflies continue to fascinate us with their graceful flight patterns and delicate features. They remind us of nature’s artistry at its finest – always leaving us longing for more encounters with these extraordinary beings.