Nebraska Dragonflies and Damselflies

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Dragonflies

Suborder Anisoptera

Darners

Aeshnidae Family

Clubtails

Gomphidae Family

Emeralds

Corduliidae Family

Skimmers

Libellulidae Family

Damselflies

Suborder Zygoptera

Broad-winged Damsels

Calopterygidae Family

Spreadwing Damsels

Lestidae Family

Pond Damsels

Coenagrionidae Family

Links to Other Sites:

Dragonflies and Damselflies
of Iowa

Dragonflies and Damselflies
of Kansas

Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center

International Odonata Research Institute

Nebraska Dragonflies and Damselflies

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Broad-winged Damselflies

Calopterygidae Family

Broad-winged Damselflies are so called because their wings are not abruptly narrowed or stalked near the base, as are the wings of other damselflies. The body color of these damselflies is often metallic. The eyes are black in males and brown in females. They have a skipping flight similar to that of butterflies. There are three species of Broad-winged Damsels found in Nebraska.

The Jewelwings (genus Calopteryx) have iridescent bodies which usually appear green but have blue reflections at certain angles. The males lack stigmas and the females have white stigmas. The Jewelwings are the only North American damselflies with a courtship display.

The Rubyspots (genus Hetaerina) are the only North American damselflies with red spots in the wing bases. The males have metallic red or black bodies and the females have metallic green or brown bodies.