The dragonfly took the honor in both Alaska and Washington. Butterflies are the official insect of most other states. Alaska school kids voted for a state insect during the 1993-94 school year.

A four-spot skimmer dragonfly pauses on a branch near Fairbanks in spring 2025. (Photo by Brian Lotze) Thirty years ago, students from the Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School in Aniak were among ...

A favorite insect of Alaska is on display at the ninth annual Dragonfly Day, slated for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area. The event is ...