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Dragonflies

Dragonflies are valuable predators that eat mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees, ants, and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands.

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How many body parts does a dragonfly have?

The fly's body is divided into three parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen. It has a hard exoskeleton, six jointed legs, and a pair of transparent wings. The complete life cycle of a fly is from 10 to 21-days.

How many colors can dragonflies be?

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How fast does the supersonic fly?

Very fast like the wind on a summers day

What are dragonflies nymphs?

the stage before it transforms into a dragonfly/damselfly

When was René Lalique's dragonfly brooch made?

it was made in 1897 and it took him until 1898 to complete it.

What plants do dragonflies eat?

Dragonflies like ponds or bogs. Plants like dwarf sagittaria, water lily, and water horsetail help the nymphs hide. Arrowhead and cattails provide a place for the adults to hunt. Plant lobelia, buttonbush, iris, and seedbox around the edge of the pond.

How many dragonflies are there in the world today?

there are about 100,000 in the world today and about half of them are in remote countries and still counting.

Do dragonflies have 2 pairs of wings?

Yes there are insects that look like dragonfly but have only one pair of wings namely, mayflies( with one set of triangular wings) , Diptera, and crane flies.

Do dragonflies eat arrowheads?

Yes, we have dozens of dragonflies in our yard at this moment. our sidewalk is covered with what we would consider an "anthatch". it's the only thing different about this evening. They really are quite amazing to watch - we have never seen anything like it!

Can dragonflies eat other dragonflies?

because they are various large insects of the order Odonata or suborder Anisoptera, having a long slender body and two pairs of narrow, net-veined wings that are usually held outstretched while the insect is at rest. Also called regionally darner, darning needle; Also called devil's darning needle, ear sewer; Also called mosquito fly, mosquito hawk; Also called needle, skeeter hawk; Also called snake doctor, snake feeder; Also called spindle.

What midge nymph eats?

It eats algae and waste materials.

Is a dragonfly harmful or helpful?

Dragonflies are helpful to humans because they eat flies and midges and many other irritating insects that accumulate in large numbers where we do not want them. They are not harmful at all to us.

Is a dragonfly ecothermic or endothermic?

Dragonfly's are not endothermic. All insects are ectothermic. (Correction)

Do dragonflies eat berries?

Dragonflies are exclusive carnivores and their favorite food is mosquitoes

How long is the lifespan of a firefly?

developes for one to two years. lives as an adult for 5-30 days.

Is a dragonfly a insect?

a dragonfly is considered and insect because it has six legs

Are slugs vegetarians?

well u see slugs are very different and have often seemed like aliens u see they are very much like kate b they are from a different planet they are rude to people starting with the letter m and they masturbate

How many mosqiutoes does a dragonfly eat each day?

Information on how much dragonflies eat per day is vague and somewhat varied, but overall, most sources agree that dragonflies eat a huge amount of insects per day. Some sources claim that it can eat 6 or 10 times its body weight per day, others say it can eat its body weight in a half an hour, 20% of its body weight just enough to keep it flying for an hour, or 30% of its body weight per day. Yet others say that dragonflies can eat around 600 insects per day.

Whatever the information, dragonflies certainly need to eat constantly to keep their energy reserves filled so they can keep flying and catch more insects, including mosquitoes, midges, flies and other insects.

What does it mean when dragonflies follow you?

Native Americans believe when a critter is trying to get your attention they want to give you wisdom.

Damselfly/Dragonfly's Wisdom Includes:

Mastery of life on the wing

Power of flight

Power to escape a blow

Understanding dreams

Power of light

Breaking down illusions

Seeing the truth in situations

Swiftness

Change

Connection to Dragon