Calopteryx (damselfly)
| Calopteryx | |
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| Calopteryx virgo | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Calopterygidae |
| Genus: |
Calopteryx Leach, 1815 |
| Synonyms | |
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Agrion |
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Agrion
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.
The genus contains the following species:
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