Damselfly
Zygoptera
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
Damselflies are slender relatives of dragonflies that usually hold their wings folded along the body at rest. They flutter near streams and ponds, and their aquatic nymphs breathe through gill-like tail fins.
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