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Odonata
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Male jewelwing damselfly (Calopteryx splendens). Dragonfly (Libellula forensis). Odonate life cycle. Click each stage to view details. damselfly larvae Damselfly emergence from cocoon Common bluetail damselfly (Ischnura senegalensis). dragonfly Odonate reproduction: damselflies in the "wheel" position Odonate oviposition (egg laying): damselflies in the tandem position parts of an adult damselfly
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How a dragonfly larva catches prey
Slow-motion animation demonstrates how a dragonfly larva extends its labial mask...
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Male jewelwing damselfly (Calopteryx splendens).
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Dragonfly (Libellula forensis).
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Odonate life cycle. Click each stage to view details.
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Common bluetail damselfly (Ischnura senegalensis).
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dragonfly
A dragonfly resting on a strawberry plant.
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damselfly: banded demoiselle
Female banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), a species of damselfly.
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A dragonfly larva captures a fish by extending its labial mask.
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