broad-winged damselfly
Refers to damselflies of the family Calopterygidae, often found near streams and rivers. The name literally means 'river dragonfly'.
In summer, broad-winged damselflies are often seen near rivers.
Male broad-winged damselflies have beautiful wings with a metallic luster.
トンボ is the general term for dragonflies and damselflies, while カワトンボ specifically refers to the broad-winged damselfly family.
イトトンボ refers to the narrow-winged damselflies (family Coenagrionidae), which are generally smaller and more delicate than カワトンボ.
Calopteryx cornelia (species of damselfly)
Katakana spelling is common for this insect name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 川 (river) and 蜻蛉 (dragonfly/damselfly); rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling using 河 (river); even less common.
Compound of 川 (kawa, 'river') and 蜻蛉 (tonbo, 'dragonfly/damselfly'), referring to its habitat near streams and rivers.