Dragonflies

Dive into the dazzling world of dragonflies, the speedy superheroes of the sky! Dragonflies are amazing flyers, able to zip and zoom in all directions, even backwards. They can do this thanks to their powerful wings, which move independently. Imagine being able to fly straight up, down, or hover in place like a helicopter!

Here’s a fun fact: dragonflies have been around for over 300 million years. That means they were flying around way before the dinosaurs! Some ancient dragonflies had wingspans as wide as a ruler, making them the largest flying insects of their time.

Dragonflies are also like nature’s pest control, munching on mosquitoes and other small bugs for lunch. With their incredible eyesight, they can spot a tasty snack from several feet away. Their eyes are so big and powerful, they cover most of their head and give them a 360-degree view of the world.

So, next time you see a dragonfly darting around your backyard or near a pond, remember you’re watching a creature with super flying skills and an appetite for pesky insects. Isn’t the world of dragonflies fascinating and full of wonder?

Dragonfly at rest

Types of Dragonflies

Orange bug on leaf

Common Green Darner

Transparent Wings

Blue Dasher

Open Wings ladybug

Eastern Pondhawk

Praying Mantis on wood

Black Saddlebags

Black Beetle on ground

Scarlet Darter

Mite on Leaf

Widow Skimmer

Pirate bug on plant

Halloween Pennant

Melon yellow aphids

Four-spotted Chaser

hoverflies resting on white flower

Banded Demoiselle