Magnificent dragonfly on a meadow stem

🌈 Dragonflies - fascinating beauties of the air

 

💎 Iridescent metallic-blue, green or violet (depending on the species and incidence of light)

Females often more matt colored - olive or bronze

Large, delicate wings with a dark tint

 

🌊 Prefer clean, slow-flowing waters (e.g. streams and rivers)

🌾 Often near the banks with rich vegetation

Behavior:

 

☀️ Active in sunshine - they love warmth

💃 Males dance in the air to impress females

️ Territorial behavior: Males defend small sections of water

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