Wings of the damselfly, with polygonized vein domains colored according to their circularity. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...
Mysterious animals, fearsome to some, dragonflies and damselflies are creatures of myth and wonder. Just their names evoke enchantment and romance: Ebony Jewelweed, Blue-fronted Dancer, Azure Bluet, ...
Odonata means “toothed ones” because of their serrated mandibles. When hunting they catch prey with their feet, tear off prey’s wings with their sharp jaws so they can’t escape.
Two elegant flying insects are similar enough that they’re confused for one another. I’m talking about the dragonfly and ...