Hi frank, insects are all around us, you just have to look or know where to look, Spiders are all around us, flies too.
Damselflies are normally associated with water but not always found near water.
If you are into Macro/close-up of insects then a whole new world appears before you and you see/find them so much easier.
Jon, great set here,
1st one, great shot and nice comp/lighting
2nd one, a little tight in the frame but good non the less
the rest, Damsels/dragons are always a bugger to frame when shooting side on, normally turns out to be a letterbox type frame but the head on shot to me are always the best.