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'''Dragonflies''' are insects belonging to the order [[Odonata]], the infraorder '''Anisoptera'''. They are characterized by an elongated body, two pairs of strong, usually transparent wings, and large [[multifaceted eyes]]. Eyes touch in most species. Wings are held perpendicular to the body when at rest. Hindwings broaden near the base. The last three features can be used to distinguished dragonflies from [[damselfly|damselflies]].
'''Dragonflies''' are insects belonging to the order [[Odonata]], the infraorder '''Anisoptera'''. They are characterized by an elongated body, two pairs of strong, usually transparent wings, and large [[multifaceted eyes]]. Eyes touch in most species. Wings are held perpendicular to the body when at rest. Hindwings broaden near the base. The last three features can be used to distinguished dragonflies from [[damselfly|damselflies]].
[[Image:C - Orthetrum cancellatum - UI resting 2 - IG - 08 07 12 crnece 067.jpg|right|thumb|350px|{{#ifexist:Template:C - Orthetrum cancellatum - UI resting 2 - IG - 08 07 12 crnece 067.jpg/credit|{{C - Orthetrum cancellatum - UI resting 2 - IG - 08 07 12 crnece 067.jpg/credit}}<br/>|}} A dragonfly (species Orthetrum cancellatum) resting above the water surface.]]

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Dragonfly
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Subclass: Pterygota
Infraclass: Palaeoptera
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Epiprocta
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Selys, 1800

Dragonflies are insects belonging to the order Odonata, the infraorder Anisoptera. They are characterized by an elongated body, two pairs of strong, usually transparent wings, and large multifaceted eyes. Eyes touch in most species. Wings are held perpendicular to the body when at rest. Hindwings broaden near the base. The last three features can be used to distinguished dragonflies from damselflies.

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A dragonfly (species Orthetrum cancellatum) resting above the water surface.