Silver wisp facts for kids
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The Silver Wisp (scientific name: Agriocnemis argentea) is a tiny and beautiful insect. It is a type of damselfly, which looks a lot like a dragonfly. However, damselflies usually hold their wings together over their back when resting. This special damselfly lives only in northern Australia.
What is a Silver Wisp?
The Silver Wisp is a small insect. It belongs to a group of insects called Odonata. Damselflies are known for their slender bodies. They also have two pairs of strong, clear wings. You can often find them flying near water.
What Do They Look Like?
Silver Wisps are quite small. The male Silver Wisp changes its look as it gets older. When it becomes an adult, its body gets covered in a white, powdery coating. This coating is called pruinescence. It makes the male look silvery, which is how it got its name!
Where Do They Live?
This damselfly is special because it is endemic to northern Australia. This means it is found naturally only in that part of the world. Silver Wisps like to live near both still water, like ponds, and flowing water, like streams.
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Female wings
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