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Relict Himalayan Dragonfly

Epiophlebia laidlawi

Endangered

About

A living fossil dragonfly from the Himalayas that retains features of both dragonflies and damselflies. It breeds in cold mountain streams above 1800 m.

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Did You Know?

Its family dates back to the Jurassic period, making it one of the most primitive living dragonflies.