Argiolestinae
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Argiolestinae is a subfamily of damselflies
. They belong to the flatwing damselfly family
, Megapodagrionidae
. Like their relatives but unlike dragonflies of other families, they usually spread their hindwings
horizontally
when resting. It is also the largest subfamily in Megapodagrionidae.
are placed in the Argiolestinae:
Damselfly
Damselflies are insects in the order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be distinguished by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest...
. They belong to the flatwing damselfly family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
, Megapodagrionidae
Megapodagrionidae
Megapodagrionidae is a family of damselflies, commonly called flatwings for their habit of spreading out the hindwings horizontally when at rest...
. Like their relatives but unlike dragonflies of other families, they usually spread their hindwings
Insect wing
Insects are the only group of invertebrates known to have evolved flight. Insects possess some remarkable flight characteristics and abilities, still far superior to attempts by humans to replicate their capabilities. Even our understanding of the aerodynamics of flexible, flapping wings and how...
horizontally
Horizontal plane
In geometry, physics, astronomy, geography, and related sciences, a plane is said to be horizontal at a given point if it is perpendicular to the gradient of the gravity field at that point— in other words, if apparent gravity makes a plumb bob hang perpendicular to the plane at that point.In...
when resting. It is also the largest subfamily in Megapodagrionidae.
Genera
The following generaGenera
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are placed in the Argiolestinae: