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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 are baby dragonflies diffrent from the adult dragonflies?
Young dragonflies, called naiads, are flightless and aquatic. They feed on aquatic invertebrates, with the larger naiads occasionally eating small fish and tadpoles.
How is the life cycle of a Housefly similar to the Darner dragonfly?
The life cycle of a housefly is similar to that of a dragonfly as they both spend most of their lifecycle time in their pupal stage.
i dont think so but i literally do NOT know, so thats just a guess.
Dragonflies like to live near lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, swamps, and areas of water.
What does it mean when dragonflies attend a fumeral?
Not all naturally occurring phenomenon have a meaning, flights of dragonflies appear naturally anywhere that the small flying (and most often biting) insects they prey upon are present in sufficient numbers to attract them, however...
There are those who believe that Dragonfly can be interpreted as illusion, and as a metaphorical reminder of a time when magic was still something we believed in. Others see it as representative of agility, the carefree, dreams, and on occasion the flighty.
Amongst some American Indian nations, the dragonfly is a symbol of the dream-time, (otherworldly experiences, the right brain, the feminine, the non-linear).
The perpetuation of greatness. The some notable virtue will be carried on by some member or affiliate of the deceased's family.
How are dragonflies helpful to people?
They eat smaller bugs that are pests to us. I heard they eat mosquitoes.
They eat mosquitos.
What metamorphis does a dragonfly go through?
well as you know dragonflies go through a incomplete metamorphosis because it goes through a egg,nymph,nymph,nymph ,adult. when you have more than one nymph it does not count as another one. that is what my teacher told me Mrs.Dartez.
How does a dragonfly nymph breathe?
Dragonfly nymphs breathe through complicated gills inside the end of their bodies.
What do baby dragonflies learn?
Actually, they can hear. They have internal ears like a bird or a turtle.
Which is older sharks or dragonflies?
Sharks have existed longer than dragonflies. The oldest dragonfly fossil is believed to be 320 million years old, where the first shark fossil is 420 million, a full 100 million year difference.
Why do dragonflies go on top of each other and fly?
Dragonflies go on top of each other and fly because sometimes they are husband and wife staying together.
Are dragonflies really fairies in disquise?
some people say so and i totally agree with them and fairies do still exist but they are finding it hard for not many people are believing. if a human says they do not believe in fairies one close by will drop down dead, if you do believe in fairies i suggest every night before you go to bed, clap your hands together quietly and say 'i believe in you fairies every where and please stay with me' while still clapping your hands. maybe you could tell all your friends that and it could spread all over the world and fairies wont die to exist.
Samantha Bognar from Victoria/Australia. :)
Firstly it is a very strong fly. A dragonfly can fly in strong winds that would ground other flies. Next it is very aerobatic and can manoeuvre very well. Finally it has big eyes that can see how it is moving and use that to keep in one position.
Dragonflies usually sleep on any avaible surface (such as a bush or tree)
What are dragonflies predators?
Several birds prey on dragonflies. Frogs, herons, and ducks eat dragonfly nymphs. Several parasites attack dragonflies.
Can cats eat a dragonfly and trip?
Cats will probably eat a dragonfly if they catch it. However dragonflies are not hallucinogenic to felines.
Does damselfly belong to the dragonfly population?
Basically, yes. Dragonflies and damselflies both belong to the order of Odonata.
Do dragonflies bite and stitch people?
Dragonflies do not bite people, they eat insects, including mosquitoes, so they are actually protecting you from being bitten. Dragonflies are our friends.
How bad does a dragonfly bite hurt?
Dragonflies dont bite, they sting, and it feels like a shot almost. Its gone as quickly as its there.
