Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens, male) (5)

Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens, male) (5)

Damselflies are insects in the sub-order Zygoptera, meaning ‘paired-wings’. All four wings are near enough equal in size and shape. In contrast, dragonflies are insects in the sub-order Anisoptera, meaning ‘unequal-winged’. Hind wings are usually shorter and broader than forewings.

The image was taken a few days ago at a pond in one of Basel’s recreational areas [Grün99].

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  1. eine meiner Lieblingslibellen 🙂

    1. Mir gefallen Prachtlibellen auch ausgesprochen gut. Danke, Astrid, für den Besuch meines Fotoblogs und für dein Kommentar.

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