When you think of a dragonfly, you may assume they belong to the fly family. However, despite what their name implies and the similarities shared between the two insects, dragonflies are not a ...

Dragonflies were one of the first insects to inhabit this planet, arriving on the scene around 300 million years ago. They've had many millennia to perfect the art of hunting, flying, and living ...

Beachgoers compared the dragonflies flying over the cool ocean and onto the beach in Westerly to a biblical invasion. Videos of the phenomenon posted on social media quickly racked up views ...

4. Dragonflies are expert fliers. They can fly straight up and down, move forward and backward, hover like a helicopter and even mate in midair. Dragonflies rank among the world’s fastest flying ...

All This… from a Dragonfly Yesterday morning, while the Osprey were clearly taking a break, I noticed a group of dragonflies dancing above the water hyacinths. At first, they just looked like ...

During their lifespan, dragonflies grow in the water before taking to the air and flying. Dragonflies undergo a metamorphosis and transformation within themselves. From being unseen to spreading their ...

The insects spend most of their lives — from months to years — as aquatic larvae before flying as adults, at which point they only live a matter of weeks. With four strong wings, dragonflies ...

Not only are dragonflies fun to watch, but they are also very beneficial to your yard! These small aerial predators eat all kinds of insects, including some of the more “bothersome” ones like ...

Beachgoers in Rhode Island were both amused and horrified when a massive swarm of dragonflies descended upon a popular beach over the weekend, sending some running for cover. The incident occurred ...