Odonata
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Odonata is a taxonomic order of predatory insects to which belong the dragonflies (Anisoptera) and damselflies (Zygoptera). Both are best known for their remarkable flying capability allowing them to hover and even fly backward, and their voracious predatory behavior during both their nymph and adult stages.
Taxonomy
Dragonflies
Suborder Epiprocta
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Families:
- Aeshnidae
- Austropetaliidae
- Cordulegastridae
- Corduliidae
- Gomphidae
- Libellulidae
- Macromiidae
- Neopetaliidae
- Petaluridae
Flame skimmer
(Libellula saturata)
Family: Libellulidae
Emperor Dragonfly
(Anax imperator)
Family: Aeshnidae
Southern hawker dragonfly
(Aeshna cyanea)
Family: Aeshnidae
Kirby's Dropwing
(Trithemis kirbyi)
Family: Libellulidae
Damselflies
Suborder Zygoptera
Families:
- Amphipterygidae
- Calopterygidae - Demoiselles
- Chlorocyphidae - Jewels
- Coenagrionidae - Pond Damselflies
- Dicteriadidae - Barelegs
- Euphaeidae - Gossamerwings
- Hemiphlebidae - Reedlings
- Isosticidae - Narrow-wings
- Lestidae - Spreadwings
- Lestoididae
- Megapodagrionidae - Flatwings
- Perilestidae - Shortwings
- Platycnemididae - White-legged Damselflies
- Platystictidae - Forest Damselflies
- Polythoridae - Bannerwings
- Protoneuridae - Pinflies
- Pseudostigmatidae - Forest Giants
- Synlestidae - Sylphs
- †Zacallitidae
Ebony jewelwing
(Calopteryx maculata)
Family: Calopteryginae
Azure Damselfly
(Coenagrion puella)
Family: Coenagrionidae
Blue-Ringed Dancer Damselfly
(Argia sedula)
Family:Coenagrionidae
Ochre Threadtail Damselfly
(Nososticta Solida)
Family: Protoneuridae
