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The predacious dragonflies and damselflies are often thought of as aquatic insects, but this is not quite true. Juveniles are aquatic or semi-aquatic, but adults may range far from water.
Characteristics: Order Odonata
The order Odonata includes dragonflies and damselflies, dedicated predators of other insects. Odonates begin life in ponds, streams, and other freshwater sources.

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