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Dragonfly Families
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Not sure it is a dragonfly? See our quick guide
to telling the differences between dragonflies and damselflies.
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Click below to learn more about these family groups
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Skimmers
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The most diverse family of dragonflies in the world
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Darners
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Few of the world's creatures are as aerial as the darners
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Spiketails
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Named for their spiked ovipositor
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Cruisers
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Strong fliers which patrol up and down large rivers and
streams
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Emeralds
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Jewels of the Skies
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Clubtails
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The ground dwellers of all dragonflies
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Petaltails
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Members of this primitive family date back to
prehistoric times
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