Learn facts and symbolism about the dragonfly and damselfly family Odonata, as well as how to attract dragonflies to your garden, from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

All damselflies are predatory insects: both nymphs and adults actively hunt and eat other insects. The nymphs are aquatic, with different species living in a variety of freshwater habitats …

Damselflies are found mainly near shallow, freshwater habitats and are graceful fliers with slender bodies and long, filmy, net-veined wings. Damselflies are generally smaller, more delicate, and …

Sep 3, 2023 · Habitat preferences: Some species prefer specific water bodies, while others are more versatile. Endangered species : The orange-black Hawaiian damselfly is one example of …

Damselfly nymphs are common residents of marshes, ponds, lakes, streams, and other aquatic habitats. They crawl among submerged plants and rocks and along the bottoms, searching for …

Aug 10, 2024 · Habitat: lakes, swamps, beaver ponds and streams – often seen patrolling shorelines and in darner swarms. Flight Season: end of June to beginning of October. Range: …

Damselflies will inhabit areas around wetlands, required for their larval development. They are gentler, smaller, and more sensitive than their notoriously powerful dragonfly cousins. Yet, …

Apr 23, 2020 · Damselfly Habitats – Where Do They Live? Damselfly nymphs are found exclusively in slow-moving water, such as streams, ponds, and lakes, while adults (pictured) …

Dec 29, 2014 · The Great Spreadwing is our largest damselfly. Males and females are typically different in color, with the male showing more brilliant color, though some female damsels are …

Jul 5, 2024 · Damselflies exist in a range of habitats in and around the wetlands needed for their larval development; these include open spaces for finding mates, suitable perches, open …