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Dragonflies (Odonata)
Dragonflies (Odonata) (Pictures of Dragonflies)


Dragonflies (Odonata)
Dragonflies (Odonata) are an order in the sub-class winged insects (Pterygota) in the class insects (Insecta). There are approximately 4700 species worldwide, around 85 of which are found in Europe.

Examples for dragonfly families ine Europe are: Calopterygidae, Platycnemididae, Coenagrionidae and Lestidae.
Dragonfly - Southern hawker
Dragonfly - Southern hawker (Pictures of Dragonflies)
Some examples of dragonfly species are: banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea), golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), northern emerald (Somatochlora arctica), azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans), large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula), willow emerald damselfly (Lestes viridis), emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator), small red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma viridulum), black-lined skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum), scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea), ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum), common darter (Sympetrum striolatum), black darter (Sympetrum danae), four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) and downy emerald (Cordulia aenea).
True dragonfly - Ruddy Darter
True dragonfly - Ruddy Darter (Pictures of Dragonflies)
Dragonflies can reach wingspans of 20 - 190 mm. Their bodies vary widely in terms of colouration. The head is completely separated from the chest and is therefore very flexible. Between the very large compound eyes are 3 simple eyes. The rear chest segments (mesothorax and metathorax) are strongly built.
Head of a dragonfly
Head of a dragonfly (Pictures of Dragonflies)
They can use their two nearly identical pairs of large wings independently in flight and can therefore abruptly change direction. They can hover at one point in the air and even fly backwards. Flight speeds of up to 50 km/h are not uncommon. The abdomen is very long and thin and has a stabilizing effect in flight.
Dragonflies - Odonata
Dragonflies - Odonata (Pictures of Dragonflies)
Dragonflies prefer to live near standing or flowing water. Many dragonfly species can be found in parks and gardens in areas inhabited by people.
Dragonfly larva
Dragonfly larva (Pictures of Dragonflies)
Further chapters of "Dragonflies"
- Ruddy Darter
- Southern hawker
- Scarlet dragonfly
- Black-lined skimmer
- Large red damselfly
- Broad-winged damselflies
  - Beautiful demoiselle
  - Banded demoiselle
- Southern Skimmer
- Scarce chaser
- Spreadwings
  - Willow emerald Damselfly
- Narrow-winged Damselflies
  - Blue-tailed Damselfly
  - Azure Damselfly
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1. Dragonflies (Odonata)
2. Dragonfly - Southern hawker
3. True dragonfly - Ruddy Darter
4. Head of a dragonfly
5. Dragonflies - Odonata
6. Dragonfly larva
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