Damselfly Families (Zygoptera)

Odonata provide an accessible window into evolution. In some cases, closely-related species tend to have very similar behaviors, and in others, the species have diverged to take advantage of different habitats or periods of adult activity. Grouping the species Distribution/Flight Maps by family helps visualize shared and divergent behaviors at the macrohabit level. The pages below also provide brief explanations on natural history, and suggestions on taking photos that are useful for ID purposes.