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Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph Pictures

This damselfly was collected from unknown on January 31st, 2004 and added to Troutnut.com on January 25th, 2006.

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Damselfly Nymph on the Prowl
Starring: Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph
Damselfly nymphs are among the most effective invertebrate predators in freshwater. You have to see one in motion to get a feel for their slow, deliberate style of stalking.
StateWisconsin
LocationNamekagon River
Date ShotJan 31, 2004
Date AddedMar 31, 2006
AuthorTroutnut
CameraOlympus C740UZ

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Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph from unknown in Wisconsin
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My lighting here is horrendous, but the nymph posed well. Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph from unknown in Wisconsin
My lighting here is horrendous, but the nymph posed well.
AuthorTroutnut
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Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph from unknown in Wisconsin
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Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph from unknown in Wisconsin
AuthorTroutnut
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Posted by DMM on Jan 19, 2007
Last reply on Jan 20, 2007 by Martinlf
Calopteryx
These are beautiful as adults. Wherever you get these, you should go back when they are emerging. Alternatively, keep them in your aquarium until they emerge. They're easy enough to keep...except when you have Aeshna with them...
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