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New app enables identification of dragonflies

Dragonflies fascinate with their delicate wings and swift hunting flights over still waters and rivers. As important indicators of intact ecosystems, they are also severely threatened: habitat loss, water pollution, and climate change are taking their toll on many species. But how can you actually distinguish between dragonflies and damselflies, how do you tell males from females, and what species is flying there anyway? From now on, those interested can learn about all 81… Read more »