| Dragonflies and Damselflies Index Order Odonata Live adult odonates photographed in the wild at various North American locations. Insects | Odonata Index | Dragonflies | Damselflies | Odonata Main | Spiders | |
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Order Odonata: Dragonflies date back 300 million years, to the Carboniferous Period of the Paleozoic Era. These colorful, enchanting insects are revered second only to the butterflies in the popular psyche. Explore detailed close-up photographs of live, adult dragonflies photographed in the wild. Insects | Odonata Index | Dragonflies | Damselflies | Odonata Main | Spiders |