Pterygota Collection (page 3)

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.)

RF - Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting on reed, silhouetted against sun reflected in the water. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) bud. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. July

Emerald damselfy (Lestes sponsa) at Ledstone pond near Leeds, UK. September. Focus stacked

Hawthorn shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on leaf, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. January

Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May
Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Giant shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp. ), recently hatched from eggs
Giant shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp.), recently hatched from eggs. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Safety in Numbers - Giant Shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp.), recently hatched from eggs, with a final individual still to emerge

Lantern bug (Pyrops whiteheadi), detail of wing. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Lantern bug (Pyrops whiteheadi), detail of head. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) with three tiny (1mm) Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) on a petal, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) stigma open to receive pollen for fertilization, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) female resting on Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) bud. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) female roosting amongst reeds. Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, England, UK. May

Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. July

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on leaf. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Portrait of a Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa). Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK, July. Focus stacked image

Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) covered in morning dew Ledston, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK, August. Focus stacked image

Vast swarm of Mayfly (Ephorom virgo) long exposure, emerged at the end of the summer Tudela, Navarra, Spain, September

Scorpion fly (Panorpa germanica) female resting on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). Cornwall, England, UK. May

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

RF - Small emerald damselfly (Lestes virens) resting on stem. The Netherlands. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) resting on Heather flower. The Netherlands. August

Azure / common coenagrion damselflies (Coenagrion puella) pair mating, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. July

Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) male, basking in foliage. Peak District National Park
Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.) male, basking in foliage. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

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

Green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) silhouetted on beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

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

Immature common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) resting on reeds, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Three common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting on sedge and silhouetted at dawn, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

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

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

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

Termite Mounds on the Nifold Plain Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. June 2012

Small emerald damselfly (Lestes virens) female resting, dew droplets on body, close up. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Small emerald spreadwing (Lestes virens) pair mating. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) male resting. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) pair mating on stem. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

RF - Banded demoiselles (Calopteryx splendens) male roosting among grasses, silhouetted against the sun reflected in the water, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. July

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male on yellow lotus ( Nuphar lutea) Norfolk, England, UK, August

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on reed, dew covered, surrounded by webs, Vealand, Devon, UK. August

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) resting, Somerset Levels, England, UK, August

Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) in flight, Joutsa, Finland, July

Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa), female resting, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. August

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) two males on grass, Netherlands

Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) flying in habitat, Joutsa, Central Finland, August

Thornbug (Umbonia crassicornis) San Jose, Costa Rica

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Pterygota, the diverse and captivating world of insects, never ceases to amaze us. From the elegant Red Admiral butterfly gracefully perched on a vibrant plant, basking in the warm sunlight, to the mesmerizing Sea green swallowtail butterfly fluttering its delicate wings with grace. Intriguingly disguised as an orchid blossom, we find the Malaysian Orchid Mantis in two stunning color morphs - one pink and another white. Originating from Malaysia but now captive beauties, they effortlessly blend into their surroundings while patiently awaiting their unsuspecting prey. The RF - Devils flower mantis proudly displays its striking appearance. A male specimen hailing from Africa showcases its unique features that make it stand out among other mantises. Moving onto a different order of insects, we encounter the Tropical shield mantis from Canande in Esmeraldas. Possibly belonging to C. Rhombicollis species, this remarkable creature showcases intricate patterns on its body that perfectly match its lush environment. A moment of tranquility is captured as we witness a Beautiful demoiselle damselfly resting peacefully by a pond in Peerdsbos, Brasschaat (Belgium). Its vibrant colors shimmer under sunlight as it adds beauty to nature's canvas. The Glasswinged butterfly delicately lands on a blue flower at Mainau island (Baden-Wuerttemberg), Germany. This enchanting creature seems almost ethereal with transparent wings that allow us glimpses into its magical world. Peering over an Oxeye daisy is none other than the White-legged damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes. With keen eyes and slender legs poised for flight, it captures our attention amidst blooming meadows. A Lacewing of Cethosia genus indulges itself by sipping nectar from a flower in Siem Reap (Cambodia). The delicate balance between fragility and strength is evident in this mesmerizing creature.