The Damselfly ~~
can be differentiated from ~~
The Dragonfly ~~
by observing the position of the wings while the insect is at rest.
The Damselfly holds its wings alongside its body, whereas the holds its wings horizontally.
I didn't know this, but my 10 year old did. It's a good thing we home school, or I'd never learn anything!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
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My husband just taught DD5 and I this very fact! I had no idea either.
Awesome heron picture, BTW!
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