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Zygoptera

The three gill-like segments at the abdomen tip are visable in this coenagrionidae larva. This naiad looks similar to it's adult self, with the exception of it's wings and abdomen segments.
Andre DeLorme
Valley City State University
 Andre DeLorme
Valley City State University

Zygoptera is a suborder of the odonata, commonly known as dragonflies and damselflies. The Zygoptera larvae are identified by 3 leaf-like gills at the end of their abdomens, while the Anisoptera have pointed appendages at the end of their abdomens. Zygoptera families with this characteristic include Lestidae, Calopterygidae, and coenagrionidae, which have other distintive characteristics that seperate them. The larvae of both these suborders are found in ponds, lakes, and other aquatic habitats.

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