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Where are adult odonates most often found?
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Odonata
Male jewelwing damselfly (Calopteryx splendens).
Adult odonatesâwhich include dragonflies and damselfliesâare most often found flying near water. Because their immature stages are aquatic, these insects are closely associated with freshwater habitats such as ponds, marshes, and streams throughout their life cycles.123