Damselfly Anatomy

A couple of terms are used in damselfly anatomy that do not feature in dragonfly anatomy.

For example, distinguishing painfully similar females of the Coenagrion genus revolves around the so-called pronotum and can require particularly clear photographs of that feature.

Other features that can help identification of species involve post-ocular spots and occasionally the vulvar spine.

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