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NATURE - Arthropods -
Broad-winged Damselflies
SPACER
Arachnids
Assorted Arachnids
Cobweb
& Crab Spiders
Fishing
& Wolf Spiders
Jumping Spiders
Orbweavers
Bees
& Wasps
Bees
Wasps
Beetles
& Bugs
Beetles
Bugs
Butterflies
& Moths
Butterflies
Moths
Damselflies
& Dragonflies
Damselflies
Dragonflies
Flies
Bee Flies
Calyptrate Flies
Deer & Snipe Flies
Funky Flies
Hoverflies
Robber Flies
Orthopterans
Crickets
Grasshoppers
Katydids
Other
Arthropods
The scientific name Calopterygidae is derived from the Greek words "kalos" and "pteron" meaning beautiful wings and many Broad-winged Damselflies are also known as Jewelwings. There are roughly 150 species worldwide and they live along streams and rivers.
Ebony
Jewelwing
River
Jewelwing
