Dragonflies are flying insects that don’t look like dragons at all. Although they don’t resemble dragons, these flying critters are among the most amazing fliers in the world- they can fly forward, backward and sideward. Aren’t they amazing? Dragonflies are very helpful to humans because they feed on mosquitoes. And yes, like Damselflies, some dragonfly […]
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Europe’s 10 Most Swift and Vibrant Dragonflies
Some common dragonfly species of the Northern Hemisphere. A dragonfly falls under the order Odonata. This insect can easily be distinguished by its large, complex eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings and a drawn out body. Dragonflies main habitat are lakes, ponds, streams and other wetlands. They usually feed on small insects such as: […]