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    Dragonfly - Wikipedia

    • A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the infraorder Anisoptera below the order Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of dragonflies are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threatens dragonfly populations around the world. Adult dragonflies are characterised by a pair of large, multifaceted, co… See more

    Evolution

    Dragonflies and their relatives are similar in structure to an ancient group, the Meganisoptera or griffinflies, from the 325 Mya Upper Carboniferous of Europe, a group that included one of the largest insects that ever lived, … See more

    Distribution and diversity

    About 3,012 species of dragonflies were known in 2010; these are classified into 348 genera in 11 families. The distribution of diversity within the biogeographical regions are summarized below (the world numbers are not ordi… See more

    General description

    Dragonflies (suborder Anisoptera) are heavy-bodied, strong-flying insects that hold their wings horizontally both in flight and at rest. By contrast, damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) have slender bodies and fly mor… See more

    Biology

    Dragonflies and damselflies are predatory both in the aquatic nymphal and adult stages. Nymphs feed on a range of freshwater invertebrates and larger ones can prey on tadpoles and small fish. One species, G… See more

    Predators

    Although dragonflies are swift and agile fliers, some predators are fast enough to catch them. These include falcons such as the American kestrel, the merlin, and the hobby; nighthawks, swifts, flycatchers and swallows also … See more

    Parasites

    Dragonflies are affected by three groups of parasites: water mites, gregarine protozoa, and trematode flatworms (flukes). Water mites, Hydracarina, can kill smaller dragonfly nymphs, and may also be seen on adults. … See more

     
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  1. Dragonfly - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

    WEBDragonflies are flying insects of the order Odonata. There are about 5,300 species of dragonfly. The adults eat other flying insects. [1] Dragonflies have large compound eyes, which is their main sense organ. They have …

     
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  5. Dragonflies, facts and photos - National Geographic

    WEBLearn about dragonflies, the insects with large eyes, four wings, and a long history. Find out how they live, mate, and face threats from habitat loss and pollution.

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    WEBdragonfly, Any member of the insect suborder Anisoptera (order Odonata), characterized by four large, membranous, many-veined wings, that, when at rest, are held horizontally rather than vertically (see …

  8. Species Spotlight - Dragonflies - U.S. National Park …

    WEBAug 22, 2022 · Dragonflies can hover, fly sideways, upsidedown, backwards (only hummingbirds can also do this in the animal world), and spin 360 degrees on axis. They can prey upon things like butterflies, …

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  9. 17 Types of Dragonflies (and where to find them)

    WEBMost often, dragonflies are found in any place with water, including swamps, lakes, canals, streams, rivers, and ponds. If you’re wondering about some types of dragonflies that might be in your environment, we …

  10. Dragonflies and damselflies - Order Odonata

    WEBDragonflies and damselflies are large, conspicuous insects often found close to fresh water. The Order Odonata is divided into two suborders, the Anisoptera containing the dragonflies, and the Zygoptera containing the …

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