What is another name for damselflies?
Q: What is another name for damselflies?
A: Another name for damselflies is "Demoiselle".
Q: How do the wings of most damselflies look when at rest?
A: The wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest.
Q: What distinguishes damselflies from dragonflies?
A: Damselflies are usually smaller and weaker fliers than dragonflies. Their eyes are also well separated by more than their own diameter, and their forewings and hindwings look similar; this is not the case in true dragonflies.
Q: When did damselflies first exist?
A: Damselflies have existed since the later Carboniferous (early forms may be put in the Protozygoptera by some authorities).
Q: Where can they be found?
A: Damselflies can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
Q: How does their life cycle differ from that of dragonflies?
A: Not only do their nymphs grow in rivers, but the adults usually keep close to the river, and live in colourful little groups. Most damselflies live their lives within a short distance of where they were hatched.
Q: What do both nymphs and adults eat? A: All damselflies are predatory; both nymphs and adults eat other insects.
