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Damselfly is the an [[insect]] of the Suborder '''Zygoptera''' in the order [[Odonata]]. It is characterized by an elongated body, two pairs of wings, and large [[multifaceted eyes]]. A tmost species, wings are held along the body when at rest, which distinguishes damseflies from [[dragonfly|dragonflies]]. | Damselfly is the an [[insect]] of the Suborder '''Zygoptera''' in the order [[Odonata]]. It is characterized by an elongated body, two pairs of wings with hindwing being essentially similar to the forewing, and large, separated [[multifaceted eyes]]. A tmost species, wings are held along the body when at rest, which distinguishes damseflies from [[dragonfly|dragonflies]]. Damselflies are also usually smaller (in particular with notably thinner [[abdomen]]) and weaker fliers than dragonflies. | ||
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Damselfly is the an insect of the Suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. It is characterized by an elongated body, two pairs of wings with hindwing being essentially similar to the forewing, and large, separated multifaceted eyes. A tmost species, wings are held along the body when at rest, which distinguishes damseflies from dragonflies. Damselflies are also usually smaller (in particular with notably thinner abdomen) and weaker fliers than dragonflies.