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Topic:
Damselflies
Question:
What does the damselfly eat?
Answer:
Damselflies eat small insects and other arthropods. The adult damselflies often capture prey while they fly, using their legs as a capture basket. They can feed while flying. Immature damselflies are aquatic and they feed on similar food while under water.
Related Link: http://www.dragonflies.org
Related Link: http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/aimg7.html
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Response by: John A. Jackman, Ph.D.
Title:
Professor and Extension Specialist
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