Damselfly
Amphipterygidae
Calopterygidae
Coenagrionidae
Dicteriadidae
Lestidae
Megapodagrionidae
Perilestidae
Platystictidae
Polythoridae
Protoneuridae
Pseudostigmatidae
Synlestidae
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The
Damselfly (suborder
Zygoptera) is an
insect in the order
Odonata. They are similar to a
dragonfly, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact their wings are held along the body when at rest. They are also usually smaller, and weaker fliers than dragonflies, and the eyes are separated.