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Damselflies have slenderer bodies than dragonflies, and their eyes do not overlap. Damselfly nymphs differ from dragonflies nymphs in that the epiproct and pair of paraprocts at the tip of their abdomen has been modified into caudal gills, in addition to being able to absorb oxygen through the wall of their rectum, whereas dragonflies breathe ...
Calopterygidae is a family of damselflies, in the suborder Zygoptera. [2] They are commonly known as the broad-winged damselflies, [3] demoiselles, or jewelwings. [4] These rather large damselflies have wingspans of 50–80 mm (compared to about 44 mm in the common bluetail damselfly, Ischnura elegans), are often metallic-coloured, and can be differentiated from other damselflies by the ...
Coenagrionidae is a family of damselflies, also known as pond damselflies, in the order Odonata and the suborder Zygoptera. [2] The Zygoptera are the damselflies, which although less known than the dragonflies, are no less common. More than 1,300 species are in this family, making it the largest damselfly family.
Coenagrion mercuriale, the southern damselfly, is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in Algeria, Austria, Belgium, ...
Coenagrion is a genus of damselflies in the family Coenagrionidae, [2] commonly called the Eurasian Bluets (although three species are found in North America: Coenagrion angulatum, Coenagrion interrogatum, and Coenagrion resolutum [3]). Species of Coenagrion are generally medium-sized, brightly coloured damselflies. [4]
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Amphiagrion saucium, the eastern red damsel, is a species of narrow-winged damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in North America. [2] [3] [1] [4] The IUCN conservation status of Amphiagrion saucium is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. The IUCN status was reviewed in ...
Calopteryx dimidiata, the sparkling jewelwing, is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. It is endemic to the eastern and southeastern United States. Its natural habitat is woodland and open areas near forest rivers and streams.