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Identifying dragonflies and damselflies

Learn the basics of identifying dragonflies and damselflies and equip yourself with the right tools as you become a citizen scientist!

Last updated 3 June 2026

Check out our resources on identifying the dragonflies of Singapore!

How to Identify Dragonflies

Learn the identifying features of dragonflies

Learn the basic identifying features of dragonflies through this simple guide!

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Dragonfly and damselfly species of Singapore

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a dragonfly vs a damselfly

Differentiating between a dragonfly and a damselfly

Learn the differences between dragonflies and damselflies!

Test your knowledge on the dragonflies of Singapore!

Think you know all about dragonfly identification? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge on the common dragonfly and damselfly species you can find in Singapore.

Test your knowledge on Singapore's dragonflies

Test your knowledge on Singapore's dragonflies

Confident in identifying dragonflies and damselflies? Join us at Dragonfly Watch!

Enjoy spotting dragonflies, or interested to learn more about the ones you see in our parks and gardens? Join us for the Dragonfly Watch to collect valuable data about local species, which contributes to their conservation.

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