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damselflies

  • plural
    of damselfly.
    damselfly
    noun
    any of numerous slender, nonstinging insects of the order Odonata (suborder Zygoptera), distinguished from the dragonflies by having the wings folded back in line with the body when at rest.

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They discovered seven new species of dragonflies and damselflies, Koparde says.

From BBC May 2, 2026

Hoyte notes, as has Andrus, that the paddies encourage ecological and wildlife diversity, attracting dragonflies, damselflies, frogs and many kinds of birds.

From Salon Sep. 20, 2023

Then, the new new normal: a mass extinction of insects, a “bug apocalypse” that causes Ottilie’s crickets to die in droves and untold numbers of damselflies and moths to blanket the ground like “beige snow.”

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2023

A towering magenta bromeliad with a pool at its core is home to frogs and damselflies.

From Seattle Times Oct. 29, 2022

Pickerel frogs patrolled the damp fringes, and dragonflies and damselflies darted among the lily pads.

From New York Times Oct. 31, 2016

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