Libellula Collection

Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia
FLO4638801 Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia, black oval or lesser silver water beetle, Hydrocharis caraboides

dew
Fabrizio Daminelli

Orthetrum brunneum - mating
Fabrizio Daminelli

love
Fabrizio Daminelli

female
Fabrizio Daminelli

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

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

Miles M-39B Libellula Prototype Shortly after Completion Date: 1945

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

Orthetrum Albistylum, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Aeshna juncea
Fabrizio Daminelli

new born
Fabrizio Daminelli

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

Spangled Skimmer male on Arrowhead plant Date: 15-06-2021

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

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

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.)

Downy emerald dragonfly, Cordulia aenea (Metallic dragonfly, Libellula aenea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Blue chaser, Libellula fulva (stained dragonfly, Libellula conspurcata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Agrion pupa, Libellula pupa and others
Agrion pupa 1, Libellula pupa 2, Aeschna 3, Libellula lydia 4, Aeschna junia 5, Libellula servilia 6

Dragonflies and skimmers
Dragonflies: bar-winged skimmer, Libellula axilena 1, halloween pennant, Celithemis eponina 2, portia widow dragonfly, Palpopleura portia 3, and fulvous forest skimmer, Neurothemis fulvia 4

Exotic dragonflies and damselflies
Lucia widow dragonfly, Palpopleura lucia 1, rubyspot damselfly, Hetaerina caja 2, picture wing, Rhyothemis variegata 3, slough amberwing, Perithemis domitia 4, and smoky rubyspot damselfly

Exotic dragonflies and skimmers
Carolina saddlebags dragonfly, Tramea carolina 1, ebony jewelwing, Calopteryx maculata 2, seaside dragonlet, Erythrodiplax berenice 3, slender skimmer, Orthetrum sabina 4, and 12-spotted skimmer

Exotic dragonflies, darners and skimmers
Dragonfly larval forms 1, 2, 3, common whitetail dragonfly, Libellula lydia 4, green darner, Anax junius 5, and scarlet skimmer or crimson darter, Crocothemis servilia 6

Curtis British Entomology Plate 712
Odonata: Libellula rubicunda, probably = Leucorrhinia dubia [Plant: Carex digitata (Fingered Sedge)] Date: 1824-39

Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving)
1092954 Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Life and Metamorphoses of the Dragon-fly, Libellula depressa (engraving)
2788541 Life and Metamorphoses of the Dragon-fly, Libellula depressa (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life and Metamorphoses of the Dragon-fly)

Promised in marriage
Massimo Tamajo

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

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

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

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

Broad bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) covered in dew backlit against water, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May 2018

Broad bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa), newly emerged, resting on reeds, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April 2017

Picture No. 12009529
Broad-bodied Libellula, Broad-bodied Chaser - male resting on a stalk - Germany Date:

Three male Scarce Chasers (Libellula fulva) at sunrise, Nature Reserve De Bospolder, Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium

Fossil of extinct tubeworm, dragonfly, lobster and fish.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich

Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) drying, macro

Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Picture No. 11091699
Twelve Spotted Skimmer Date:

Picture No. 11050212
Widow Skimmer New York, USA Date:

Picture No. 10893856
Dragonfly - Broad-bodied Chaser - female absorbing sunlight perched on grass stem (Libellula depressa) Date:

Picture No. 10893261
Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly - recently emerged (Libellula quadrimaculata) Date:

Picture No. 10893262
Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly - recently emerged (Libellula quadrimaculata) Date:

Picture No. 10901786
Four Spotted Chaser - dragonfly newly emerged from a nymth case and developing into a full grown dragonfly - June (Libellula quadrimaculata). Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England. Date:

Miles M39B Libellula U-0244
Miles M39B Libellula, U-0244

Miles M35 Libellula U-0235
Miles M35 Libellula, U-0235

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8066
Insect illustrations, 19th century. These insects include (from top to bottom): two mantids (Mantis oratoria, now Iris oratoria; and Mantis siccifolia), a cricket (Gryllus montrosus)

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"Captivating Libellula: A Glimpse into the World of Dragonflies" Witness the enchanting beauty of a newly born Aeshna juncea, as it emerges into the world, its delicate wings glistening with morning dew. Resting gracefully on a bed of common sorrel in Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK during May, this Scarce Chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) is a sight to behold. In another corner of nature's canvas, two Four-spotted chaser dragonflies (Libellula quadrimaculata) find solace atop swaying reeds. Their vibrant colors and intricate patterns mesmerize all who encounter them. These magnificent creatures have just emerged from their nymph stage in Finland during June. Meanwhile, a female Orthetrum Albistylum spreads her wings at Lura Park in Lombardy, Italy. Her presence adds elegance to the surroundings as she perches delicately on a plant leaf. Nearby, a male Spangled Skimmer finds solace on an Arrowhead plant on 15th June 2021—a moment frozen in time. As dawn breaks over Lower Tamar Lakes once again in May, we witness the silhouette of a Scarce Chaser dragonfly against the rising sun—an awe-inspiring spectacle that reminds us of nature's grandeur and resilience. Lastly, we venture to Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve in Brasschaat, Belgium during August where we discover a Four-spotted chaser perched upon Common heather. This Libellula quadrimaculata showcases its adaptability and ability to thrive amidst diverse landscapes. These glimpses into the world offer us an opportunity to appreciate these fascinating creatures' intricate details and their role within our ecosystems. From birth to flight and every moment between—dragonflies captivate our hearts with their ethereal charm and remind us that even small beings can leave a lasting impact on our world.