Dragonflies and Damselflies

Dragonflies, Pepatung

They have a thick and chunky abdomen. Their wings are unequal in size and are open at rest. Their large eyes are touching.

Damselflies, Pepatung jarum

They have a thin and narrow abdomen. Their wings are equal in size and are closed at rest. There is a gap between the eyes.

Local name: Pepatung

Ecological function: Prey-predator relationship

Level in food chain: Secondary consumer

Feeding behaviour: Carnivore

Microhabitat: Wet areas like ponds, drains, puddles and streams

Local name: Pepatung jarum

Ecological function: Prey-predator relationship

Level in food chain: Secondary consumer

Feeding behaviour: Carnivore

Microhabitat: Wet areas like ponds, drains, puddles and streams