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Skimmer Dragonfly Collection

The skimmer dragonfly, a fascinating creature of the insect world, comes in various species and can be found in different parts of the world

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Fulvous forest skimmer, or Russet percher dragonfly (Neurothemis fulvia) female, Sai Kung

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. April

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata), two resting on reeds

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) females resting on reed, Dunsdon Nature Reserve

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) resting on flower, Netherlands

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) just emerged. Finland, June

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: RF - Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) group of five resting, Netherlands, September

RF - Banded darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) group of five resting, Netherlands, September

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Scarce chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) covered in dew, roosting on common sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in flight, Brasschaat, Belgium

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in flight, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Scarce Chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) silhouetted against the rising sun, Lower Tamar Lakes

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris)

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: RF - Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. May

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.)

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) covered in morning dew Ledston, Leeds, Yorkshire

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa) dragonfly resting on an uncurling fern

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonflies resting on backlit reeds close

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) juvenile resting on foxglove

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) male resting. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on reed, dew covered

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Broad bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) covered in dew backlit against water

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Broad bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa), newly emerged, resting on reeds

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on reed, silhouetted against the moon

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on reed, silhouetted against the moon, Devon, UK. August

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on heather, Dunsdon Nature Reserve

Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on heather, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. August

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Common darter dragonflies (Sympetrum striolatum) two females resting on reed

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Black Darter or Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae)

Black Darter or Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae)

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) drying, macro

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

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) male

Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) male

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Spotted Darter (Sympetrum depressiusculum)

Spotted Darter (Sympetrum depressiusculum)

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four-spotted Chaser -Libellula quadrimaculata- covered with dew, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Four-spotted Chaser -Libellula quadrimaculata- covered with dew, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Four-spotted chaser -Libellula quadrimaculata-, perched on a blade of grass

Four-spotted chaser -Libellula quadrimaculata-, perched on a blade of grass, Huehnermoor marsh near Marienfeld, Guetersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Ruddy Darter -Sympetrum sanguineum-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Ruddy Darter -Sympetrum sanguineum-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Ruddy Darter -Sympetrum sanguineum-, male, Europa, Switzerland

Ruddy Darter -Sympetrum sanguineum-, male, Europa, Switzerland

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Red-veined Darter -Sympetrum fonscolombii- on leaf

Red-veined Darter -Sympetrum fonscolombii- on leaf

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Newly hatched Spotted Darter -Sympetrum depessiusculum-, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Newly hatched Spotted Darter -Sympetrum depessiusculum-, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Swamp darters -Sympetrum depressiusculum- mating, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Swamp darters -Sympetrum depressiusculum- mating, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Background imageSkimmer Dragonfly Collection: Scarlet Dragonfly -Crocothemis erythraea-, male, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Scarlet Dragonfly -Crocothemis erythraea-, male, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland


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The skimmer dragonfly, a fascinating creature of the insect world, comes in various species and can be found in different parts of the world. From the Scarce Chaser Dragonfly covered in dew as it roosts on common sorrel in Cornwall, UK, to the Fulvous Forest Skimmer resting gracefully in Sai Kung, these dragonflies captivate with their vibrant colors and delicate wings. In Cornwall, England during June, a Common Darter Dragonfly takes a moment to rest on Foxglove leaves adorned with dew droplets. The image beautifully captures nature's intricate details. Meanwhile, two Four-spotted Chaser Dragonflies find solace on reeds while basking under the sun's warm rays. At Dunsdon Nature Reserve, female Common Darter Dragonflies perch gracefully on reeds as they take a break from their busy flights. In the Netherlands, a Banded Darter finds tranquility atop a flower petal. In Finland during June, an emerging Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly showcases its transformation into adulthood. Its delicate wings unfurling for the first time is truly mesmerizing. A Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly finds comfort among reeds in Cornwall during May. This majestic creature adds beauty to its surroundings with its striking appearance. As morning breaks over Lower Tamar Lakes in Cornwall during May, a Scarce Chaser Dragonfly is silhouetted against the rising sun - an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's wonders. Amongst blooming heather at Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve in Brasschaat Belgium during August stands another Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly - showcasing how effortlessly it blends into its environment. Lastly but not leastly; A Common Darter Dragonfly covered delicately by morning dew glistens under sunlight at Ledston Leeds Yorkshire reminding us of nature's ability to create moments of pure enchantment.