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Damselfly

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Damselflies are insects of the suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. They are similar to dragonflies, which constitute the other odonatan suborder, Anisoptera, but are smaller and have slimmer bodies. Most species fold the wings along the body when at rest, unlike dragonflies which hold the wings flat and away from the body. An ancient group, damselflies have existed since at least the Lower Permian, and are found on every continent except Antarctica.

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Ragha
Ragha 2 years ago

Thank you, maradithayamb, for the ID.

Ragha
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Ragha

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Spotted on Jul 27, 2021
Submitted on Jul 27, 2021

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