Calopteryx
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Calopteryx is a genus of large damselflies
belonging to the family Calopterygidae
. The colourful males often have coloured wings whereas the more muted females usually have clear wings although some develop male (androchrome) wing characteristics. In both sexes, there is no pterostigma
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Damselfly
Damselflies are insects in the order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be distinguished by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest...
belonging to the family Calopterygidae
Calopterygidae
Calopterygidae are a family of damselflies in the order Odonata and are commonly known as broad-winged damselflies or demoiselles. These rather large damselflies have wingspans of 5–8 cm and they're often metallic-coloured. The family contains some 150 species...
. The colourful males often have coloured wings whereas the more muted females usually have clear wings although some develop male (androchrome) wing characteristics. In both sexes, there is no pterostigma
Pterostigma
The pterostigma is a cell in the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from other cells. It is particularly noticeable in dragonflies, but present also in other insect groups, such as snakeflies, hymenopterans and megalopterans.The purpose of the pterostigma,...
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Species
The genus contains the following species:- Calopteryx aequabilis – River Jewelwing
- Calopteryx amata – Superb Jewelwing
- Calopteryx angustipennisCalopteryx angustipennisThe Appalachian Jewelwing is a species of damselfly in family Calopterygidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is along rivers.-References:* Abbott, J.C. 2005. . Downloaded on 9 August 2007....
– Appalachian Jewelwing - Calopteryx balcanica
- Calopteryx coomani
- Calopteryx cornelia
- Calopteryx dimidiata – Sparkling Jewelwing
- Calopteryx exulCalopteryx exulThe Glittering Demoiselle is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Its natural habitat is along rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
– Glittering Demoiselle - Calopteryx haemorrhoidalisCalopteryx haemorrhoidalisThe Copper Demoiselle is a species of damselfly which is found in southern Europe. It is often found along streams and rivers, which are clear and rich in oxygen. The abdomen of the male shows a distinctive pink rear....
– Copper Demoiselle - Calopteryx hyalina – Clear-winged Demoiselle
- Calopteryx intermedia
- Calopteryx japonica
- Calopteryx laosica
- Calopteryx maculata – Ebony Jewelwing
- Calopteryx melli
- Calopteryx mingrelica
- Calopteryx oberthuri
- Calopteryx orientalis
- Calopteryx samarcandica
- Calopteryx splendens – Banded Demoiselle, Banded Agrion
- Calopteryx syriacaCalopteryx syriacaThe Syrian Demoiselle is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. It is found in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territory, Occupied, and Syria. Its natural habitats are along rivers and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Odonata Specialist Group...
– Syrian Demoiselle - Calopteryx taurica
- Calopteryx transcaspica
- Calopteryx virgo – Beautiful Demoiselle
- Calopteryx waterstoni
- Calopteryx xanthostoma – Western Demoiselle