Libellula

( '' species name '') dragonfly known by the scientific name Libellula saturata

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(Libellula trimaculata), of which figure 133 represents the male, is so called from the three dark clouds on the wings of the female.

Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses 1872

During July and August the various species of Libellula and its allies most abound.

Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses 1872

Libellula auripennis I have often seen laying eggs, and I think I was not deceived in my observation that she dropped a bunch of eggs into the open ditch while balancing herself just a little way above the surface of the water.

Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses 1872

Libellula quadrimaculata, the four-spotted Dragon fly (Fig. 134), is seen on the wing in June, flying through dry pine woods far from any standing water.

Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses 1872

A few busy Mosquito Hawks, or Dragon flies (Libellula), herald the coming of the summer brood of these indefatigable friends of the agriculturist.

Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses 1872

For example, in the larvæ of the larger Dragon flies (Libellula, etc.) they are wanting, while in Agrion and its allies they are present.

Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses 1872

[Footnote 3: The "Demoiselle" Dragon-fly, a well-known slender variety (_Libellula_), with body of brilliant blue.]

Verses for Children and Songs for Music Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing 1863

Blatta, Mantis, Forficula, Ephemera, Libellula, etc. I may refer to a corresponding remarkable example from the vegetable world: amongst Ferns the genera Aneimia, Schizaea and Lygodium, belonging to the group

Facts and Arguments for Darwin Fritz Muller 1859

[Footnote 1: _Libellula pulchella_.] [Footnote 2: _Euphæa splendens_.] _The Ant-Lion.

Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon James Emerson Tennent 1836