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damselfly. Damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) are insects in the order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be distinguished by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest. Furthermore, the hindwing of the damselfly is essentially similar to the forewing, while the hindwing of the dragonfly broadens near the base. Damselflies are also usually smaller than dragonflies and weaker fliers in comparison, and their eyes are separated. Animal,Argia moesta,Powdered Dancer,Zygoptera,damselfly,insect,natural,nature Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

damselfly.

Damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) are insects in the order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be distinguished by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest. Furthermore, the hindwing of the damselfly is essentially similar to the forewing, while the hindwing of the dragonfly broadens near the base. Damselflies are also usually smaller than dragonflies and weaker fliers in comparison, and their eyes are separated.

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  1. This is actually a damsefly. Posted 11 years ago
  2. Thanks Sort of fixed Posted 11 years ago
    1. @Scott, you requested the creation of a new species record, but which species should be created? You didn't mention any.... Posted 11 years ago
  3. OOps damselfly. this isn't a Powdered Dancer is it?
    Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago

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The Powdered Dancer is a damselfly of the family Coenagrionidae. It may be seen year-round in at least some of its range.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by travismorhardt
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Uploaded Oct 22, 2012. Captured Jul 1, 2009 16:38.
  • NIKON D40
  • f/5.6
  • 1/320s
  • ISO800
  • 200mm