Anisoptera
The suborder of Odonata to which dragonflies belong
damselfly
Any member of the suborder, Odonata: Zygoptera. Damselflies are typically smaller and daintier than dragonflies, with wings that are all approximately the same shape, and a widened head
dragonfly
Any member of the suborder, Odonata: Anisoptera. These insects are typically larger and stockier than damselflies, where the forewings and hindwings are often shaped differently, and with a rounded head
Odonata
The order of insects to which dragonflies and damselflies belong
odonate
A member of the insect order, Odonata
ode
A shortened form of “Odonata” or “odonate” (in America, at least)
odonatist
An all-encompassing term for odonatologists, as well as ode enthusiasts
odonatologist
A scientist who studies Odonata
odonatology
The field of science concerned with the study of Odonata
WDA
The Worldwide Dragonfly Association
Zygoptera
The suborder of Odonata to which damselflies belong