| Examples: | dragonflies, damselflies |
| Wings: | 4; many veined; hindwing as large as forewing |
| Mouthparts: | chewing |
| Usual number of tarsal segments: | 3 |
| Metamorphopsis: | simple; nymphs are aquatic |
| Usual size: | large |
| Where usually found: | near water |
| Other Promimnent Features: | abdomen long and slender; large compound eyes; short bristlelike antennae |