Odonate Collection
"Captivating Odonates: A Glimpse into the World of Dragonflies and Damselflies" The Blue-winged Beautiful Demoiselle, also known as Calopteryx virgo
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"Captivating Odonates: A Glimpse into the World of Dragonflies and Damselflies" The Blue-winged Beautiful Demoiselle, also known as Calopteryx virgo, gracefully perches in Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Witness the mesmerizing transformation of a Southern Hawker or Blue Darner (Aeshna cyanea) as it emerges from its larvae skin or exuvia in Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany. In Siem Reap, Cambodia's lush landscapes lies the vibrant male Slender Skimmer or green marsh hawk -Orthetrum sabina-, showcasing its stunning colors against Southeast Asia's backdrop. Discover the elegance of a Banded Demoiselle or Banded Agrion -Calopteryx splendens- male resting on a blade of grass at Huhnermoor nature reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Meet the Black Darter or Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae), an enchanting dragonfly species that adds intrigue to any wetland habitat it calls home. Observe the Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) delicately drying its wings after emerging from its nymph stage – a macro spectacle worth witnessing up close. Delve into the mysterious world of dragonflies with this captivating shadow captured against a sunlit surface – reminding us of their ethereal presence wherever they roam. 8-11: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking process of a Southern Hawker or Blue Darner hatching from its larvae skin in Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany; witness how it gradually unfolds its body and stretches out delicate wings for flight. 12: Finally emerged and ready to take flight.