| Common Name |
Broadwinged Damselfly Nymph |
| Phylum |
Arthropoda |
| Class |
Insecta |
| Order |
Odonata-Zygoptera |
| Family |
Calopterygidae |
| Description |
25-50mm, not including gills. The first segment of their antennae is as long as the combined length of the other segments. Their gills do not have veins. The two side gills are longer than the middle gill. For more photos, refer to our online gallery: tinyurl.com/wuf5q55 |
| Habitat |
Lotic-erosional. Calopterygidae nymphs are never found in fast, splashing water or on rocks. They are always found in flowing water with moderate current. |
| Feeding Information |
Engulfer-predators. |
| Water Quality Tolerance |
Mostly somewhat tolerant. Some species are facultative. |
| References |
Voshell & Wright. 2002. |
