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Male jewelwing damselfly (Calopteryx splendens). Dragonfly Odonate life cycle. Click each stage to view details. damselfly larvae Damselfly emergence from cocoon Common bluetail damselfly (Ischnura senegalensis). dragonfly Odonate reproduction: damselflies in the "wheel" position Odonate oviposition (egg laying): damselflies in the tandem position parts of an adult damselfly
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Also Known As odonate

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Male jewelwing damselfly (Calopteryx splendens).
Dragonfly
Odonate life cycle. Click each stage to view details.
damselfly larvae
Damselfly emergence from cocoon
Common bluetail damselfly (Ischnura senegalensis).
dragonfly
Odonate reproduction: damselflies in the "wheel" position
Odonate oviposition (egg laying): damselflies in the tandem position
parts of an adult damselfly
How a dragonfly larva catches prey
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Lion (panthera leo)
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Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)
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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
Lion (panthera leo)
Deadliest Animals Quiz
The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is seen in Switzerland on December 2024
Animal Factoids