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DAMSELFLY vs. Dragonflylikely Pseudagrion microcephalum© Nordin Seruyan Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be differentiated: Damselfy wings are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest. The hindwing of the damselfly is essentially similar to the forewing, while the hindwing of the dragonfly broadens near the base Damselflies are weaker fliers than dragonflies Damselflies are smaller, and their eyes are separated Damselflies also can fold their wings up over their backs, and dragonflies cannot Damselflies can land, but not walk. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damselfly Other photos you may like: Dragonfly macro Broadbody Chaser (dragonflies) Damselfly Eye (How Compound Eyes Work)

DAMSELFLY vs. Dragonfly
likely Pseudagrion microcephalum
© Nordin Seruyan

Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be differentiated:

  • Damselfy wings are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest.
  • The hindwing of the damselfly is essentially similar to the forewing, while the hindwing of the dragonfly broadens near the base
  • Damselflies are weaker fliers than dragonflies
  • Damselflies are smaller, and their eyes are separated
  • Damselflies also can fold their wings up over their backs, and dragonflies cannot
  • Damselflies can land, but not walk.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damselfly

Other photos you may like:

Dragonfly macro

Broadbody Chaser (dragonflies)

Damselfly Eye (How Compound Eyes Work)

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