ISM Online Illinois
Dragonfly and Damselfly Collection
The
images of dragonflies have appeared as decorative motifs on man-made
objects from almost every culture. Whether they were considered in a
positive or negative light, dragonflies have intrigued people for centuries.
Recently there has been a resurgence in popularity of the decorative
image of the dragonfly — here you will learn the story behind the
image.
Introductory
information about dragonflies and damselflies describes the
anatomy, habitat, life cycle, and status of various species common to
Illinois.
A photo gallery
offers images of dragonflies and damselflies found in Illinois.
There are Databases
and checklists of Illinois dragonflies and damselflies by county
and species.
An illustrated
glossary explains scientific
terms.
Hands-on
activities and lesson plans have fun projects for Web
viewers and teachers.
A Resources
page contains PDF files of full text articles from The Living
Museum magazine and lists of Web and print resources about
dragonflies and damselflies.
