Damselflies belong to the order Odonata and suborder Zygopetra. They have long, slender bodies and four long wings. They are weak fliers and timid predators. These insects are beautiful, slender cousins of dragonflies but are not as ferocious. They have compound eyes and excellent eyesight.
Location : Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia- Northern Region
Did you know??? Damselflies capture their prey with the help of their legs, folding them like a basket to form a trap. Once the insect trapped it is transferred to the damselfly's mouth. Their legs are not suited to walking.
Mosquitoes, midges, gnats and small water insects are preffered food of damselflies.
Makes and females mate duri g flight or over shallow water. While mating, a male carries a female around to allow her to collect sperm from the front of his abdomen. After mating, females deposit their eggs in around water.
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