They may belong to the same insect order, but there's a lot that sets them apart. Here's a quick guide
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Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on dragonflies and damselflies .
- What is the difference between a dragonfly and damselfly?
- Where are dragonflies and damselflies found?
- What do dragonflies and damselflies eat?
- Why is it called a damselfly?
- Why dragonflies and damselflies are important to humans?
- How many species of dragonflies exist?
- Are damselflies a type of dragonfly?
About the Authors
Anirudh Nair
Anirudh Nair is a writer and commissioning editor with Roundglass Sustain. He has previously worked with two newspapers and a wildlife magazine. He stays in Chandigarh but yearns to live along the backwaters of Alappuzha.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
