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Damselfly

A damselfly is an insect in the Odonata order (dragonflies, more generally) and the sub-order Zygoptera, which differs from dragonflies proper (Ansioptera suborder) due to their more slender body and the fact that they fold their wings while at rest.

A damselfly of the species Hetaerina occisa with its wings folded. © UCLA

A damselfly of the species Hetaerina occisa with its wings folded. © UCLA


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