By  Gurpreet Singh | September 24, 2025

10 Dragonflies So Colorful They Look Unreal

Blue Dasher

Bright blue body and vivid markings make the Blue Dasher one of the most striking dragonflies.

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Scarlet Darter

Fiery red males flash in sunlight, creating a dramatic contrast with lush green habitats.

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Emerald Spreadwing

Metallic green wings shimmer like jewels, reflecting sunlight as this slender dragonfly hovers gracefully.

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Golden-ringed Dragonfly

Striking yellow-and-black body bands make this dragonfly look almost like a miniature mythical creature.

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Blue-eyed Darner

Turquoise eyes and deep blue body give this darner a surreal, jewel-like appearance.

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Violet Dropwing

With violet-hued wings and delicate body, this dragonfly glows under the morning sun.

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Rhyothemis variegata

A rainbow of colours on its wings gives this species an almost unreal, painted look.

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Black Saddlebags

This dragonfly has dark wings contrasted with bright yellow thorax create an eye-catching pattern in flight.

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Painted Skimmer

This dragonfly has vivid blue and orange patterns on wings which make it look almost hand-painted by nature.

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Emperor Dragonfly

Metallic green thorax and striking red eyes make this dragonfly a true king of insects.

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