Narrow-winged damselflies
- Pronunciation
- /NAAR-oh-winged DAM-self-FLIES/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Narrow-winged damselfly
- Plural
- Narrow-winged damselflies
Definition
A group of damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) characterized by their narrow wings, typically smaller and more delicate than dragonflies.
Etymology
From the Latin 'narrow' and 'ala', meaning 'wing'.
Example
Narrow-winged damselflies are often found in streams with dense vegetation.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
The term 'narrow-winged' refers to the relatively narrow wing shape compared to other damselfly species.