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Insects
Damselfly
Calopteryx splendens
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 1-2 months (adult)
- Weight
- 0.0005 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) is a carnivore species found in Streams and rivers. It typically lives 1-2 months (adult), weighing around 0.0005 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the damselfly: Damselflies fold their wings along their bodies when at rest.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.