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Larvae and Exuviae

Dragonfly nymph Dragonfly larva, skimmer, 17 mm Dragonfly larva, skimmer, 23 mm Dragonfly molt shell Larva in water Naiad water bug maybe? Skimmer nymph
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
Suborder Anisoptera (Dragonflies)
Family Libellulidae (Skimmers)
No Taxon Larvae and Exuviae
Identification
abdomen dorsoventrally flattened, slightly broader than head, and much broader than thorax
Contributed by john and jane balaban on 13 June, 2007 - 6:04pm
Additional contributions by Robin McLeod, KenW
Last updated 30 September, 2012 - 9:34pm

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