Dragonfly Nymph with a Coating of Algae for Camoflage


Dragonfly Nymph with a Coating of Algae for The larval stage of large dragonflies may last as long as five years. In smaller species, this stage may last between two months and three years. When the larva is ready to metamorphose into an adult, it climbs up a reed or other emergent plant.


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Photo credit: © Phil Degginger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: acquatic, camoflage, camouflage, dragonfly, insect, insects, larval, nymph, nymphs, odonata, predator, stage