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Dragonfly

Anisoptera

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Description:

( Airein Loth ) Date: 8/31/13 / Time:around 5:30 pm
Scientific name: Anisoptera
A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.

Habitat:

live near lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, marshes and other bodies of fresh water around the world.

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