Zygoptera Collection (#3)

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, male, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, Luebeln, Wendland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Female Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens- on an iris, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Banded Demoiselles -Calopteryx splendens-, male and female on an iris, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Beautiful Demoiselles -Calopteryx virgo-, mating, mating heart shape, male, left, Ummendorfer Ried, Germany, Europe

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, female, Ummendorfer Ried, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Detail view, macro, Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, female on reeds, Ummendorfer Ried, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

White-legged Damselfly or Blue Featherleg -Platycnemis pennipes-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- in the evening light, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- at sunset, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, Burgenland, Austria

Dainty Damselfly -Coenagrion scitulum-, Palaiokastro, Serres, Macedonia, Greece

Large Red Damselfly -Pyrrhosoma nymphula-, male, Bavaria, Germany

Beautiful Demoiselle -Calopteryx virgo-, male, Ummendorfer Ried Nature Reserve, Ummendorf, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens- in the morning dew, male, Ummendorfer Ried Nature Reserve, Ummendorf, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Azure Damselflies -Coenagrion puella- mating, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- and a Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of grass, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Two Blue-tailed Damselfies -Ischnura elegans- on a Heath Spotted Orchid or Moorland Spotted Orchid -Dactylorhiza maculata-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Large Red Damselfly -Pyrrhosoma nymphula-, male resting on a leaf, Wiederstein, Neunkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Willow Emerald Damselfly or Western Willow Spreadwing -Lestes viridis-, male, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Common Winter Damselfly -Sympecma fusca-, newly hatched females, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, male, macro, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Winter Damselfly -Sympecma fusca-, female, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Common Winter Damselfly -Sympecma fusca-, male, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Emerald Damselflies -Lestes sponsa-, couple, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Willow Emerald Damselflies -Chalcolestes viridis-, young couple laying eggs on an Alder, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Small red-eyed damselfly -Erythromma viridulum-

Common Emerald Damselfly -Lestes sponsa-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Small Red-eyed Damselfly -Erythromma viridulum-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Blue Damselfly or Northern Bluet -Enallagma cyathigerum-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Banded Demoiselles -Calopteryx splendens-, two males, Bulgaria

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, female, on nettle leaf with dew, Bulgaria

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, male, with dew, Bulgaria

Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, metamorphosis, hatching, Bulgaria

Empty larval case with newly hatched larva, Banded Demoiselle -Calopteryx splendens-, metamorphosis, hatching, Bulgaria

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans-, Burgenland, Austria

Adult Damselfly (Zygoptera) on a plant stem

Common blue damselfly eyes, SEM C016 / 9383
Common blue damselfly eyes, SEM. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), showing its large compound eyes

Common blue damselfly C016 / 2177
Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum). This damselfly is common throughout all of Europe, except for Iceland. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Damselfly C016 / 2217
Damselfly. View of the upper side of a damselfly (suborder Zygoptera). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Damselfly C013 / 7658
Calopteryx virgo female resting on Hawthorn, Damselflies are similar to Dragonflies but are recognised by the way that their wings are held parallel to the body at rest

Calopteryx splendens, banded demoiselle. Illustration taken from Moses Harris, An Exposition of English Insects, 1776-1780

Southern Damselfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum

Banded Demoiselle - males in their habitat
RD-49 Banded Demoiselle - males in their habitat Calopteryx splendens Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Male Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens = Agrion splendens), resting. Dorset
ROG-13335 Male Banded Demoiselle Dorset, UK Calopteryx splendens Latin also Agrion splendens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Zygoptera, commonly known as dragonflies and damselflies, are some of the most fascinating creatures in the insect world. With their delicate wings and vibrant colors, they never fail to capture our attention. One such beauty is the Beautiful demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) male found in Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. Its iridescent blue-green body shimmers under the sunlight, making it a true spectacle to behold. Another stunning species is the White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes), which can be seen peering over an Oxeye daisy. This elegant creature with its slender body and white legs creates a picturesque scene against the backdrop of nature's beauty. The Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male takes rest on grass heads near Lower Tamar Lakes. Its intricate wing patterns and metallic green coloration make it stand out among its surroundings. In another shot at Lower Tamar Lakes, we see this mesmerizing creature resting on dew-covered reeds or even perched delicately on a buttercup. A close-up detail of its head and thorax reveals just how intricate these insects truly are. The Calopteryx splendens showcases its unique features that set it apart from other species within this family. Moving onto Emerald damselflies (Lestes sponsa), we find ourselves captivated by their enchanting presence in Yorkshire during August. A focus-stacked image allows us to appreciate every minute detail of these graceful creatures as they bask in their natural habitat. In Cornwall's Broxwater pond bathed in early morning light, we witness the Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) showcasing its azure-blue hues against a serene backdrop—a sight that leaves us breathless with wonder. Silhouetted emerald damselflies resting on a reed in Devon, England create a striking image.