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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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What is the difference between mosquito hawk and dragonfly?

mosquito hawk: any of a family (Tipulidae) of long-legged slender dipteran flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite dragonfly: any of a suborder (Anisoptera) of odonate insects that are larger and stouter than damselflies, hold the wings horizontal in repose, and have rectal gills during the naiad stage

How do dragonflies emit light?

Dragonflies do not emit light. The insect that you are thinking of is a firefly, or the scientific name is Lampyridae, which are a class of beetles. They are nicknamed 'lightning bugs' in the US.

Do dragonflies have stingers?

NO there just like butter flies sweet and there share there homes with us

Who can ID the dragonfly species that landed on your deck railing last night?

Ask an expert, look in your local phonebook or contact people who may know some experts.

Do dragon flies have knees?

No dragonflies dont have knees the have just bone and muscle to support the leg

What color is a girl dragonfly and a boy dragonfly?

A boy dragonfly has colours on it and a girl drongonfly has dark courlers

Dragonflies related to eating disorders?

Correct. Dragonflies and Butterflies symbolize recovery from an Eating Disorder. Correct. Dragonflies and Butterflies symbolize recovery from an Eating Disorder.

What is the difference between a dragonfly and a darning needle?

There is no physical difference between a dragonfly and a darning needle. The name "devil's darning needle" was given to dragonflies in Europe because they were thought to be evil or sinister.

How long does it take a dragonfly nymph to split its skin and turn into a dragonfly?

A dragonfly nymph can take several weeks to several years depending on the species to reach adulthood. The dragonfly nymph will molt several times as it grows.

What are the red dots on a dragonfly?

Chicken Pox Cus They Like Chicken They Do and there comin outta the trees maaan

How many antennaes does a dragonfly have?

dragonflies have 100 antennae. 16 legs and 8 heads

What does a fly nest look like?

Flies do not make nests, they lay their eggs directly on a food source.

What is the order of dragonflies?

Odonata is the name of the order of dragonflies. It merges as members insects of the Anisoptera suborder of dragonflies and the Zygoptera suborder of damselflies. The name of the order traces its origins back to the ancient Greek οδόντoς (οδούς, odontos) for "tooth" even though damselflies and dragonflies are not unique in claiming toothed mandibles.

Are dragonflies friendly?

Dragonflies are not necessarily friendly or mean. They will not attack humans but they also will not play with humans. They will fly away if you swat your hand at them.

Are dragonflies an amphibian insect?

yes i bite insect but when we bite dragonfly can we make superhero

What does a dragonfly looks like?

Six legs, head 1/3 the size of the body, very long tail, two longish wings on each side.

Do dragonflies eat their meal dead or alive?

Dragonflies eat their prey alive. In fact, they catch it out of midair.