Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph Pictures
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Odonata-Zygoptera (Damselflies)
» Family Calopterygidae
» Genus Calopteryx
This damselfly was collected from the Upper Midwest on January 31st, 2004 and added to Troutnut.com on January 25th, 2006.
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 | Damselfly Nymph on the ProwlStarring: Calopteryx Damselfly Nymph Shot: Jan 31, 2004 Added: Mar 31, 2006 Format: WMV file Dimensions: 320x240 Camera: C740UZ |
| 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. |
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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...
ReplyThese 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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