Though dragonflies may appear delicate, they are complex, ancient predators with fascinating characteristics. Despite the myths that portray them as large, scary bugs or even aggressive towards humans ...

The dragonfly gets its name from its green thorax, the part of the insect’s body that's attached to the wings. The darner also has a striking blue abdomen that looks like an elongated tail.

Smithsonian Scientists Unlock the Mystery of Dragonfly Migration Specimens Dating Back 140 Years Could Protect the Future ... of today’s most complex conservation challenges by applying and sharing ...

Here we show that fish indirectly facilitate terrestrial plant reproduction through cascading trophic interactions across ecosystem boundaries. Fish reduce larval dragonfly abundances in ponds, ...