Coenagrionidae Collection

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Fabrizio Daminelli

Pair of Red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) perched on grass blade, at sunset, Poland. June

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

Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), early morning light, Broxwater pond, Cornwall, UK. August 2016

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), Tamar Lake, Cornwall, England, UK. June 2011. 2020VISION Exhibition

RF- Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerging from nymphal case. Cornwall, UK. April

Ischnura Elegans, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus) while in hunting pose. Meeth Quarry nature reserve, Devon, UK. June

Amphiagrion saucium
Donald Jusa

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

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

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

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

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

Narrow-winged damselfly nymph (Ischnura elegans), camouflaged on a stem of horsetail plant, June, Europe, controlled conditions

Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. May

Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) portriat, Brackagh Moss Natural Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting among dewy grasses, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. June

RF- Two Small red damselflies (Ceriagrion tenellum) covered in morning dew. Arne (RSPB) Nature Reserve, Dorset, UK. August

Female Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley), Lorraine, France, June

Blue tailed damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) silhouetted against the moon, Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK, July

Mating pair of Blue-tailed Damselflies (Ischnura elegans), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of grass

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

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

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

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

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

Small red-eyed damselfly -Erythromma viridulum-

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

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

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

Small Red Damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) adult male, resting on stems, Blue Pool, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, July

Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura pumilio) immature female, freshly emerged, resting on stem, Norfolk, England, July

Coenagrion puella, azure damselfly
Azure dameselflies (Coenagrion puella) are often seen in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. May 2003

Southern Damselfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum

Pyrrhosoma nymphula, large red damselfly
A close-up of a large red damselfly perched on a leaf. This species of damselfly is among the first to be seen each Spring

Southern Damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale) adult male, feeding, Reserve Naturelle Coussouls de Crau, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Small Red Damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) nymph, clinging to pondweed underwater, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England

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In the early morning light at Broxwater pond in Cornwall, UK, a male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) gracefully perches on a leaf. Its delicate wings shimmer with hues of blue and black, creating a mesmerizing sight. Tamar Lake in Cornwall, England is home to the Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum). Here, one can spot these enchanting creatures resting on leaves, their vibrant colors contrasting against the lush green backdrop. A captivating moment unfolds as an RF-Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) emerges from its nymphal case in Cornwall, UK. This transformation showcases nature's incredible ability to bring forth new life. Lura park in Lomazzo, Como province of Lombardy, Italy provides a picturesque setting for Ischnura Elegans. These elegant damselflies add a touch of beauty to the serene surroundings. At Meeth Quarry nature reserve in Devon, UK during June, a Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) patiently waits on a Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus), assuming its hunting pose. Nature's intricate web of predator-prey relationships comes alive here. Amphiagrion saucium takes flight and graces us with its presence. The iridescent wings catch the sunlight as it dances through the air - truly an awe-inspiring sight to behold. Azure damselflies find solace on leaves at various locations across Cornwall and England during July. Their tranquil presence adds serenity to their surroundings while showcasing their unique beauty. The Small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) delicately rests upon a Heather flower in The Netherlands. A perfect harmony between insect and flora is captured within this charming scene. Meeth Quarry witnesses an intimate moment as Azure/common coenagrion damselflies engage in mating rituals.