Damselfly Nymph - Coenagrionidae

Brownish yellow, long body, and slender antennae.

Habitat: Woodland pond edge

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

So cool! Do they have a huge appetite already in this stage? Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks and good question...I'm not sure. They are said to be voracious predators, but I've never witnessed them acting as such. They seem to be less ferocious than dragonfly nymphs, in my opinion. FUN fact: Damselfly nymphs can molt up to a dozen times and some species live as nymphs for as long as 5 years! Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That is an amazing fact. It also has an increased amount of fun compared to the previous one, although the fun content is still on the low end. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Haha! Well, I'm trying to appeal to your high-maintenance standard of what is considered 'fun'. :D Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        It's not that high, just slightly above sub zero :) Posted 3 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        "Slightly above sub zero" ...well that gives you a worthy goal to attempt to reach in regards to your own humor ;P. Posted 3 years ago
  3. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    I've only seen videos of the predatory behavior (hunting of small fish). It is so cool! Posted 3 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Awesome! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

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