21
Apr
2009
Calopterygidae
Submitted by walwyn
A family of damselflies with over 150 species. Commonly known as broad-winged damselflies or demoiselles.
Calopterygidae
21
Apr
2009
Calopteryx
Submitted by walwyn
The Demoiselles are large broad winged damselflies with metalic bodies and wing veins. Males will defend a mating site and attract females with an elaborate courtship dance which shows off their colourful wings.
21
Apr
2009
Calopteryx spendens
Submitted by walwyn
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Calopterygidae
Genus: Calopteryx
Species: C. spendens
21
Apr
2009
Calopteryx virgo
Submitted by walwyn
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Calopterygidae
Genus: Calopteryx
Species: C. virgo
