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Damselflies of Zihuatanejo

SUBORDER ZYGOPTERA

Cream-tipped Swampdamsel

Leptobasis melinogaster

The Cream-tipped Swampdamsel (Leptobasis melinogaster) is a delicate damselfly species in the family Coenagrionidae. The abdomen is darker, with cream or pale yellow markings toward the tip, giving it the "cream-tipped" appearance. Often perches on grasses, reeds, or other vegetation close to the water’s edge. When at rest, they hold their wings together above their body, as is characteristic of damselflies.

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