Banded Demoiselle is a photograph by Steven Poulton which was uploaded on June 26th, 2012.
Banded Demoiselle
Damselflies are insects in the sub-order Zygoptera (meaning paired-wings). All four wings are near enough equal in size and shape. They are usually... more
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Banded Demoiselle
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Steven Poulton
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Damselflies are insects in the sub-order Zygoptera (meaning "paired-wings"). All four wings are near enough equal in size and shape. They are usually small, weakly flying insects that stay close to the water margins or water surface. When at rest, most species hold their wings along the length of their abdomen. The Emerald Damselflies are an exception and usually hold their wings partly open when at rest. They are therefore known as Spreadwings in North America. The eyes are always separated, never touching. The larvae have external plates (lamellae) at the end of the abdomen, which act as accessory gills.
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