The Damselfly nymph, Odonata Zygoptera is part of the general group of insects, Class Insecta. Furthermore, they belong to genus Odonata, which also includes dragonflies. Like the dragonfly, the damselfly has very ancient origins, going back to the Lower Permian period.  Both the juvenile nymph and adults are highly predatory. They will eat other insects. The damselfly nymph is aquatic. It can live in a variety of different fresh water environments. These include rivers, streams, ponds, dit