Damselflies, like dragonflies, are members of the order Odonata. Unlike dragonflies, damselflies are weak fliers and fly near the ground and surface of the water. The eyes of Damselflies are separated and Damselflies fold their wings back along their body.
This damselfly is newly molted from the nymph stage. It's colors are not yet developed and flying abilities not well established. Odonata are very vulnerable to predation at this stage in their development.
Perches low, horizontally on vegetation of small well vegetated ponds.
Nature Center Pond, Fox Island Co. Park
Allen Co., Indiana.
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