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Damselfly
How long does the damselfly spend in the egg stage?
After one to three weeks, the eggs, laid in water, usually hatch, releasing the larvae or nymphs, but eggs laid in late summer may overwinter before h...
What is the length of a damselfly?
SIZE: Most damselfly adults are about 1 ½" long, but some can be up to 2". Naiads grow to be about 1 ½". Damselflies have incomplete metamorphosis. Wh...
What do damselfly nymphs eat?
Damselfly nymphs are predatory, feeding on aquatic insects.They capture prey by using a modified lower lip (called a labium) that shoots out rapidly a...