Odonata Collection

Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussint de Charpentier, 1840

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

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

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

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

Plate 45 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 45 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussaint von Charpentier (1780-1847), 1840

Urogomphus eximus, fossil dragonfly
A fossil Jurassic dragonfly about 140 million years old, from the Kimmeridgian Lithographic Stone, Solenhofen, Bavaria, Germany

Dragonfly head C018 / 2394
Dragonfly head. Close-up of the head of a dragonfly (order Odonata), showing its large compound eyes (left and right). Each compound eye is made up of numerous simple eyes called ommatidia

Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier
Illustration of dragonflies. Plate 13 from Libellulinae Europaeae illustrated and described by Toussaint von Charpentier (1780-1847). 1840

Banded Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) adult, resting on twig, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, september

Dragonflies, 17th century artwork. Dragonflies are predatory winged insects that feed on small insects in and around wetlands areas. The adult form, seen here, develops from an aquatic larval stage

Libellulium longialata, dragonfly
Fossil dragonfly from the Late Jurassic (150 million years old), Germany. On display in From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Ischnura elegans
Fabrizio Daminelli

Aeshna mixta
Rostislav Kralik

dew
Fabrizio Daminelli

Orthetrum brunneum - mating
Fabrizio Daminelli

Calopteryx splendens
Fabrizio Daminelli

love
Fabrizio Daminelli

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RF - Female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs on garden pond, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Common hawker (Aeshna juncea) Brackish Moss NNR, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

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

female
Fabrizio Daminelli

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

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

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) just emerged. Finland, June

Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonfly, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, June

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

RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July. Did you know? Dragonflies spend up to six years as drab aquatic nymphs for only a few weeks as

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), Tamar Lake, Cornwall, England, UK. June 2011. 2020VISION Exhibition

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"Discover the mesmerizing world of Odonata: Dragonflies and damselflies" Plate 17 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier captures the enchanting beauty of these fascinating creatures. Behold the striking male Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) in Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. Witness the White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over an Oxeye daisy, a captivating RF moment. Observe the remarkable courtship behavior of European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), as the male passes a Dragonfly prey to his female partner. Marvel at the delicate Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) perched on a leaf in Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim. Admire the elegance of Banded Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera), an adult resting on a twig in Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia during September. Explore intricate details with a close-up view of a Dragonfly head C018 / 2394 - nature's artwork up close. Immerse yourself in history with Plate 13 and Plate 45 from Libellulinae Europaeae by de Charpentier showcasing dragonflies through centuries-old illustrations. Unearth ancient wonders with Urogomphus eximus, a fossil dragonfly that tells tales from long ago. Transport yourself to another era as you admire stunning 17th-century artwork depicting these majestic creatures. Odonata: A world where beauty meets artistry and nature unfolds its wings.