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Odonata is an order of predatory flying insects that includes the dragonflies and damselflies (as well as the Epiophlebia damsel-dragonflies). The two major groups are distinguished with dragonflies (Anisoptera) usually being bulkier with large compound eyes together and wings spread up or out at rest, while damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) are usually more slender with eyes placed apart and ...
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.
In most Odonata there is a structure on the leading edge near the tip of the wing called the pterostigma. This is a thickened, hemolymph–filled and often colorful area bounded by veins. The functions of the pterostigma are not fully known, but it most probably has an aerodynamic effect [4] and may also have a visual function. More mass at the ...
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Articles relating to the Odonata, an order of flying insects that includes the dragonflies and damselflies. Members of the group first appeared during the Triassic , though members of their total group , Odonatoptera , first appeared in Late Carboniferous .
Females are similar to males in shape, colour and size; differing only in sexual characteristics. [8] [9] This dragonfly perches motionless on shrubs and dry twigs for long periods. It preys voraciously on smaller butterflies and dragonflies. [8] [10] [11] [12] Orthetrum sabina, Libellulidae: Odonata.
Argiolestidae is a family of flat-wing damselflies in the order Odonata. There are at least 20 genera and more than 160 described species in Argiolestidae. There are at least 20 genera and more than 160 described species in Argiolestidae.
Ying et al (2001) Three edible odonata species and their nutritive value. Forest Research 14:421-424; Scarlet skimmer at USGS; Insects as food in China Chen et al (2009) Nutritive value Ying et al (2001) Data related to Crocothemis servilia at Wikispecies Media related to Crocothemis servilia at Wikimedia Commons