A collection of dragonfly and damselfly photographs from the archive.
Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer
Male dragonfly
Latin: Potamarcha congener
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: 2022
Place: Colombo
Male Yellow-tailed ashy Skimmer showing a blue pruinose body, reddish eyes, and distinctive yellow and black patterning on the abdomen.
Green Marsh Hawk
Common wetland dragonfly
Latin: Orthetrum sabina
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: 2025
Place: Kalutara
A common dragonfly with a slender body and distinctive segmented markings. Often found near ponds and rice fields.
Bush Giant Dragonfly
Endemic forest giant
Latin: Uropetala chiltoni
Country: New Zealand
Date: 2013
Place: West Coast, South Island
A large endemic dragonfly of New Zealand. Recognised by its dark body with pale segment markings and powerful flight. Typically found in forested wetlands and peat bog habitats.
Pied Paddy Skimmer
Distinctive wing pattern
Latin: Neurothemis tullia
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: 2025
Place: Kalutara
Recognizable by its dark wings with white patches. Often seen resting in open grassy areas.
Wandering Glider
Migratory dragonfly
Latin: Pantala flavescens
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: 2026
Place: Yala Park
A globally distributed dragonfly known for long-distance migration. Often seen gliding over open landscapes.
Common Picture Wing
Bronze dragonfly with black pattern
Latin: Rhyothemis variegata
Country: Vietnam
Date: 2013
Place: Hue
A delicate dragonfly with metallic coloration and slender body, typically found near water and shaded vegetation.