Dragonfly

Odonata 

Nymphs can be identified by the following characteristics:

• Book gills on the abdomen.
• No Tail.
• Large eyes.
• Small and wide shape.
• Large scoop like lip (called a labium).

Adults can be indentified by the following characteristics:

• Wings extended while resting.
• Long slender abdomen.
• Large eyes.

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