Damselflies tend to hold their wings parallel to their abdomen when perched. Dragonflies, perpendicular. There are exceptions, of course. A nice site for Arizona dragon- and damselflies is, you guessed it:
www.azdragonfly.net
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| Photo by Marty Horowitz 4/4/2014 |
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| Photo by Marty Horowitz 4/4/2014 |
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| Photo by Marty Horowitz 4/4/2014 |
Both above:
Roseate Skimmer dragonflies, males
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| Photo by Ned Harris 4/6/2014 |
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| Photo by Ned Harris 4/6/2014 |
Both above:
Flame Skimmer dragonflies, males.
Click the last photo for a closer look at the jointed legs, attached to the thorax. Insects have three body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. Six jointed legs (joints are key) are attached to the thorax. Always. Wings are attached there, too; but only adults have wings.
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