Dragon fly

Only The Top 1% Can Ace our Animal Quizzes Think You Can? Take Our Brand New A-Z-Animals Insects Quiz The lifespan of dragonflies is anywhere form a week to eight weeks. However, you might be surprised to learn that some dragonflies survive for more than ten times the length of adults while underwater as nymphs! As adults, dragonflies have life expectancies as short as a week. However, lifespans can extend. In colder weather they’ll be shorter, but if conditions are warm and absent extreme weather (significant rainstorms and wind), dragonflies can live beyond a couple months and as long as six months. Dragonfly development takes significantly longer than their adult lives. Nymphs typically spend a year or more before emergence. However, some species of dragonflies (such as the golden-ringed dragonfly) can spend up to 5 years in their larval stage. That’s 10 times longer than the life expectancy of the oldest adult dragonflies! There are several factors that impact the life expectancy of dragonflies. For example, according to the mortality of sexually mature dragonflies appears to be largely independent of their age.” Dragonflies are often the victims of larger predators as well as wing damage sustained during conflicts with other adult dragonflies. This is why dragonflies almost never die from old age. The Average Dragonfly Life Cycle Dragonfly life cycles are divided into three stages. These include egg, larva (also known as a nymph), and adult. Egg Female dragonflies can...

There are lots of fun and interesting facts about dragonflies. Some facts about dragonflies are scientifically proven facts and some are actually myths about dragonflies that have been around for as long as hundreds of years. Can you tell the difference between the myths and the facts about dragonflies? • A bee flaps its wings about 300 times per second, but a dragonfly flaps its wings at only about 30 beats per second. (fact, dragonflies have two sets of wings so they don�t have to beat them as much to fly.) • A dragonfly is a very strong and good flyer, and can fly at speeds of up to 36 miles per hour. (fact, but not all dragonflies are that fast � one was clocked at this speed in Australia) • Dragonflies are known as snake doctors because they can bring dead snakes back to life. (myth) • There were huge dinosaur dragonflies that lived 300 million years ago. (fact � the largest fossil found had a 2 � foot wingspan, and currently there are dragonflies in Costa Rica that measure 7 � inches across the wings.) • Dragonflies have huge stingers and some people are allergic to their stings and can die. (myth � the thing that looks like a stinger on a dragonfly is actually called a clasper and the male dragonfly uses it to hold onto the female when they are mating.) • There are about 5,000 different species of dragonflies all over the world except in Antarctica. 450 of the species can be found in the United States and about 80 species in British Columbia. (fact, most...

One planning strategy is to build a water source such as a small pond. Dragonflies—the ancestors of which are among the Earth's oldest insects—are aquatic insects that need a freshwater environment to breed. The second is to provide a food source. A garden with a diversity of plants will serve that need quite well because the flowers will attract a variety of tiny insects on which the dragonflies can feed. A benefit to gardening for dragonflies is that they're aerial predators that devour insects. Not only do they feast on no-see-ums such as gnats, they also Where luck comes into play is if you don't have a pond or other water feature in your garden. In that case, you can still attract dragonflies if you're fortunate enough to be near a water source that will serve as a breeding area for them. "Near" is relative for dragonflies, which can travel significant distances in search of food. A mile, for instance, is well within the flight range of most dragonflies. The good news about gardening for dragonflies is that you don't have to do anything fancy to attract them. "Almost any kind of water source or a diversity of plants both in the water and landscape will do," said John Abbott, chief curator and director of Museum Research and Collections at the University of Alabama. Abbott would know; he's published numerous works and photographs about dragonflies and damselflies that focus on their biogeography, systematics and conservation, and he also creates and maintains water...

In reality, these members of the insect order Odonata include not only the true dragonflies but also a closely related group known as damselflies. The order includes roughly 5,900 species, of which about 3,000 are dragonflies (suborder Epiprocta, infraorder Anisoptera), and about 2,600 are damselflies (suborder Zygoptera). Dragonflies and damselflies are both predatory flying insects that look primitive and ancient because they are: fossil records show prehistoric species that are quite similar to modern species, although considerably larger. Modern dragonflies and damselflies are most prevalent in tropical regions, but some species can be found in almost every part of the world except for the polar regions. Physical Characteristics Taxonomists divide the Odonatainto three suborders: Zygoptera, the damselflies; Anisoptera, the dragonflies; and Anisozygoptera, a group somewhere in between the two. However, the Anisozygopterasuborder includes only two living species found in India and Japan, which are rarely encountered by most people. Both dragonflies and damselflies are seen in a wide range of sizes and colors. Colors may be dull or brightly metallic hues of greens and blues. Damselflies have the widest range of sizes, with wingspans ranging from about 3/4 inch (19 mm) in some species to 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) in larger species. Some fossil Odonata ancestors have wingspans of more than 28 inches. Life Cycle Dragonflies and damselflies lay their eggs in or near water. Hatched...

The dragonfly has been a subject of intrigue in every single continent it is found in, and with each civilization, has developed a unique meaning to it, its behavior and its lifestyle. The word Dragonfly and the family it belongs to, Odonata, have evolved from the many myths associated with Dragonflies and their taxonomic cousins, the Damselflies. The word Dragonfly has its source in the myth that Dragonflies were once Dragons. The family name Odonata comes from the Greek word for tooth as Odonates were believed to have teeth, it is a verified fact now that while they don’t have ‘teeth’ per say, they have strong mandibles that they use to crush their prey. Contents • 1 Symbolisms of the Dragonfly • 1.1 Maturity and a Depth of character • 1.2 Power and Poise • 1.3 Defeat of Self Created Illusions • 1.4 Focus on living ‘IN’ the moment • 1.5 The opening of one’s eyes • 2 The Tall Tales and the short stories • 3 Asia and America • 4 Europe and subsequently Australia Symbolisms of the Dragonfly Maturity and a Depth of character The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world symbolizes change and change in the perspective of self realization; and the kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life. The traditional association of Dragonflies with water also gives rise to this meaning to this amazing insect. The Dragonfly’s scurrying flight across water represents an act of going beyond what’s on the surface...

Dragonflies are colorful insects that make their presence known during the spring and summer. They’re easily identified by their shimmering wings and erratic flight pattern. Yet, how much do you know about these prehistoric-looking winged creatures? If they’re swarming around your home, you might wonder if they’re dangerous. (Spoiler alert: They’re not!) Keep reading to learn more about dragonflies, including their habitat, how they benefit the environment, and whether you need to worry about bites or stings. Dragonflies are distinct insects, with their long bodies, large eyes, and transparent wings. While you might only see a certain type of dragonfly around your home, there are They have a short life span Dragonflies have a short life span, with many living for only 1 to 2 weeks, although some can live up to 8 weeks. Because of their short life span, dragonflies spend most of their time eating or mating. Mating begins when a male dragonfly approaches a female dragonfly and attaches himself to her thorax with his legs. This results in a tandem fly, at which point their sex organs join and the couple’s body forms a closed circle for fertilization. They lay their eggs in a water source After fertilization, female dragonflies lay their eggs in a water source. The egg hatches within days or months, and the dragonfly begins its larval stage, which can last, on average, These aquatic baby dragonflies have large eyes, oval abdomens, six legs, and gills for breathing, They eat th...