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The Sultan goldenring, *Cordulegaster insignis*, is a sizable European dragonfly belonging to the Cordulegastridae family. It’s notable for its striking coloration – predominantly bright yellow with prominent dark bands across its abdomen. This species inhabits mountainous streams and rivers of Eura...

The Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi) is a dragonfly species native to eastern and southern Africa. It’s notable for its striking orange coloration on its wings, particularly the broad amber markings near the base. This insect belongs to the Libellulidae family and is commonly found along st...

The large pincertail, *Onychogomphus uncatus*, is a European dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. It’s recognized by its substantial size and bright yellow markings on the body. Males possess prominent, hooked claspers used during mating. This species inhabits streams across Europe and is fr...

The tiger spiketail, *Cordulegaster erronea*, is a dragonfly belonging to the Cordulegastridae family. It’s notable for its striking appearance featuring prominent yellow stripes on its dark thorax and is commonly found along streams in eastern North America. This species is of interest to entomolog...

The green-eyed hooktail, *Onychogomphus flexuosus*, is a dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. It’s notable for its distinctive bright green eyes, a trait that aids in identification. This species inhabits streams and rivers primarily across Africa. It's of interest to entomologists studying...

The Black stream glider (Trithemis festiva) is an Asian dragonfly notable for the dark, metallic sheen of mature males and its typical habitat along fast-flowing forest streams.

The yellow-striped hunter (Austrogomphus guerini) is a dragonfly species native to eastern Australia, recognized by the prominent yellow stripes along its dark abdomen.

The Checkered setwing (*Dythemis fugax*) is a dragonfly species primarily found in Texas and Mexico, noted for its checkered abdomen and habit of holding wings forward.

Orthetrum brunneum, known as the Southern skimmer, is a dragonfly native to the Mediterranean region, notable for the pale blue pruinescence that develops on mature males.

The Fawn darner (*Boyeria vinosa*) is a North American dragonfly distinguished by its cryptic brown coloration and its notable behavior of flying primarily during twilight hours.

The pronghorn clubtail (Phanogomphus graslinellus) is a North American dragonfly distinguished by the prominent, horn-like projections on its abdominal segments.

The Jaunty dropwing (Trithemis stictica) is an African dragonfly species notable for its distinct black-and-yellow abdominal patterns and preference for rocky river habitats.

The Sinuous snaketail (Ophiogomphus occidentis) is a North American dragonfly recognized by its striking yellow and green coloration and its specialized habitat along western rivers.

The Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma) is an African and Middle Eastern dragonfly notable for the distinctive dark shoulder markings resembling epaulets on its thorax.

The mustached clubtail (Hylogomphus adelphus) is a dragonfly native to the eastern United States, distinguished by a prominent black mustache-shaped mark on its face.

Progomphus obscurus, the Common sanddragon, is a North American dragonfly notable for its distinct patterned thorax and its preference for sandy-bottomed rivers and streams.

The northern pygmy clubtail (Lanthus parvulus) is a small dragonfly species native to the Appalachian region of the eastern United States, favoring clear streams.

The southern pygmy clubtail (Lanthus vernalis) is a diminutive dragonfly species endemic to the southeastern United States, primarily found near sandy forest streams.

The Piedmont clubtail (Hylogomphus parvidens) is an endangered dragonfly species native to the southeastern United States, first discovered in North Carolina.