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the stage before it transforms into a dragonfly/damselfly
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoGills, flipperlike appendages to swim, and a 'mask', basically a facial pincer it uses to capture prey like small fish and bring to the mouth.
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∙ 11y agoDragon Flies swim with a form of jet propulsion
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∙ 13y agoIt can be different colours such as red, black and orange, brown etc. it is quite
long too.
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∙ 11y agoThey are the dragonflies larval stage, and will eventually shed their skin to become full grown adults.
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Do nymphs turn into dragonflies by coucoon?
No, nymphs molt into dragonflies.
Where do dragonflies live before they have wings?
In the water as nymphs .
What are dragonflies predators?
Several birds prey on dragonflies. Frogs, herons, and ducks eat dragonfly nymphs. Several parasites attack dragonflies.
Are dragonflies aquatic insects?
Not exactly. The adults are terrestrial but their young, called nymphs, are aquatic.
Do dragonflies spend most of their life as nymphs?
Yes. They do spend most of their life underwater as nympths.
Do dragonflies benefit or destroy its habitat?
They really love and destroy their habitat. they use it when they are nymphs and then destroy it.
Where are dragonflys found?
Dragonflies are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic.
How far do dragonflies travel from their home?
Adult dragonflies die of old age as winter approaches, but nymphs from spring, summer and fall laid eggs are still maturing underwater.
Are nymphs real?
Yes, but they are not the kind of nypmhs you see in fairy tales and mythology, the larvae of dragonflies and damselflies are called nypmhs
Do dragonflies eat aquatic insects?
Dragonfly nymphs eat aquatic insects, though large ones may also prey on tadpoles and small fish. Adult dragonflies eat other flying insects.
Do the nymph of the dragonfly moult?
Yes they do and they can kill u when they are adults.~ Only Dragonfly Nymphs turn into Dragonflies. It is only a silly story about them killing you, as they used to be known as Horse Stingers and people used to think that their bodies were giant stingers. They eat the Flies that are attracted to Horses, so that is why Dragonflies are sometimes near Horses.
What is special on a dragonflies neck?
Dragonfly young (nymphs) have a special appendage on their head that they use as a spear to catch small fish. They are predatory insects from birth.
