Kimberley pin facts for kids

The Kimberley pin (scientific name: Eurysticta kununurra) is a type of damselfly. Damselflies are amazing insects, a bit like dragonflies but usually smaller and more slender. This particular damselfly lives in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It loves to hang out near rivers.

Quick facts for kids Kimberley pin
Scientific classification

Meet the Kimberley Pin Damselfly

The Kimberley pin is a small to medium-sized damselfly. It has a pale brown body. You can spot it by the two bronze-green bands on its back. These bands are located right behind its head.

Where Does It Live?

This special damselfly is found only in the Kimberley region. This area is in the northern part of Western Australia. It is known for its beautiful rivers and unique wildlife. The Kimberley pin prefers to live near these rivers.

What Do Damselflies Eat?

Damselflies are skilled hunters. They mostly eat other small insects. This includes mosquitoes and flies. They catch their prey while flying. This helps control insect populations in their habitat.

The Damselfly Life Cycle

Damselflies have a fascinating life cycle. It starts with an egg. The female damselfly lays her eggs in or near water.

From Egg to Nymph

After hatching, the egg becomes a nymph. Nymphs live underwater. They breathe using special gills. They are also predators, eating tiny water creatures. Nymphs can live underwater for months or even years. They grow by shedding their skin many times.

Becoming an Adult

When a nymph is ready, it crawls out of the water. It then sheds its skin one last time. This is when it changes into an adult damselfly. The adult damselfly has wings and can fly. It will spend its adult life flying, hunting, and reproducing.

Gallery

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  Female wings

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  Male wings