Skimming low over slow-moving water, such as streams, ponds, and lakes, Damselflies are found throughout North America. They have a long thin abdomen (1-2 in), large eyes, and 2 pairs of wings with a wingspan of .7 to 2.5 in.
Damselflies are smaller with slimmer bodies than Dragonflies. They hold their wings close together above their body when resting, whereas Dragonflies spread their wings apart.
Damselflies lay their eggs on aquatic plants. The nymphs live underwater, emerging as adults throughout spring, summer, and fall.
Did you know? Damselflies catch insects by extending a long hinged lower lip. They hold the prey between their legs so that they can eat while flying.
Easy - numerous and usually easy to spot
in the habitats listed at the appropriate time of
year.
Urban areas have a large population within a
defined area.
This includes villages, towns, and cities.
Wetlands are low-lying areas that are covered by
water all or most of the time and support a variety of
aquatic plants. This habitat includes rivers, streams,
lakes, ponds, bogs, and marshes.