An insect with four large transparent wings, that are net-veined. They are abundant in ponds and still waters.

Dragon-fly

An insect with four large transparent wings, that are net-veined. They are abundant in ponds and still…

Dragonflies have four thin and transparent wings.

Dragonfly

Dragonflies have four thin and transparent wings.

Adult dragonfly

Dragonfly

Adult dragonfly

Larva of dragonfly

Dragonfly

Larva of dragonfly

"The Dragon Fly has a large, broad head, very freely attached to the thorax, and large, convex, prominent eyes, which often meet upon the crown of the head. Some 1,400 species have been described from all parts of the world."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Dragonfly

"The Dragon Fly has a large, broad head, very freely attached to the thorax, and large, convex, prominent…

They have a long slender body, large head with enormous eyes, very strong jaws, and two pairs of large reticulate membranous wings. About 4 to 5 inches long.

Dragonfly

They have a long slender body, large head with enormous eyes, very strong jaws, and two pairs of large…

"The anterior portion of the body of Aeschua cyanea freed from the puparium." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Dragonfly

"The anterior portion of the body of Aeschua cyanea freed from the puparium." — Encyclopedia Britannica,…

"The tail being extricated." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Dragonfly

"The tail being extricated." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

"The whole body extricated." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Dragonfly

"The whole body extricated." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

"The perfect insect (the wings having acquired their full dimensions) resting to dry itself, preparatory to the wings being horizon tally extended." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Dragonfly

"The perfect insect (the wings having acquired their full dimensions) resting to dry itself, preparatory…

The dragonfly is an insect belonging to the Odonata order.

Dragonfly

The dragonfly is an insect belonging to the Odonata order.

An insect characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.

Dragonfly

An insect characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated…

A decorative border for spring with vines, a nest, and dragonflies.

Spring Border

A decorative border for spring with vines, a nest, and dragonflies.