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Narrow-winged damselflies

Scientific name: Coenagrionidae

Scientific name: Coenagrionidae

Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

These delicate Coenagrionidae display an enchanting array of colors that serve more than mere aesthetic purposes—they play a crucial role in mate selection and territorial defense. Contrary to popular belief, damselflies are not simply smaller versions of dragonflies but constitute a distinct group with different wing folding mechanisms and lifestyles. Their babies are highly efficient aquatic predators, which showcases a remarkable adaptation from water to air as they mature—an evolutionary masterpiece often unnoticed.

Species of Narrow-winged damselflies

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Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

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Narrow-winged damselflies

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