When the damselfly reappeared in France in 2009 after a 133-year absence, it was considered a small miracle. But the dragonfly's smaller cousin hasn't been seen in four years, sparking fresh fears it ...

Here’s how you can catch the Large Red Damselfly, a waterside insect in Heartopia.

This little insect looks very similar to a dragonfly, but it isn't. It is a damselfly. There are many different kinds and colors of damselflies in the world. Most of them are much smaller than ...

For over 20 years, a research team has studied the common bluetail damselfly. Females occur in three different color forms -- one with a male-like appearance, something that protects them from mating ...

BUTTE CREEK CANYON — Growing up, Roger Lederer was told damselflies could bring good fortune when fishing. “Whenever I went fishing and a damselfly landed on my rod, it was called a lucky bug. So I ...

If you’re near a pond, stream, or marsh on a warm day, you may notice quick-flying insects skimming across the water or swooping and darting through the air. When they alight, you may be dazzled by ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American For years now I have argued that it is time ...