Dragonflies are spectacular insects in Texas aquatic gardens with over 150 species (of 3,000 living species worldwide) in this state. Originally called ‘Devil’s fly’ due to its large size, the name ...

When summer heats up, I like to find some shade by the water. That’s where I find one of my favorite insects, the dragonfly. They seem fearless, landing on my leg or shoulder. They zip around ...

A Unique Wing Design One of the most striking features of dragonflies is their wings. Unlike most insects that flap their ...

It is hard to spend even a few minutes near the shore of a pond or stream without being aware of the presence of dragonflies. These large, often brightly colored insects are among the most primitive ...

To monitor bird migrations, scientists often attach tracking devices to a leg. Scientists trying to figure out green darner ...

The globe skimmer dragonfly (Pantala flavescens) measures just 1 1/2 inches but can fly nonstop across oceans, according to research study published in the journal PLoS ONE. The pinkie-size dragonfly ...

Swarms of the Common Green Darner dragonfly will be visible near Chicago through the end of the month. Chicago is the latest pit stop on the voyage of dragonflies — part of their multigenerational, ...

Living a few miles from General Mitchell International Airport, Patrick McSweeney of Bay View commonly sees airborne activity. But Monday and Tuesday evenings he witnessed a fleet in the sky that ...