Insects & Pollinators
Dragonfly
Odonata
Four-winged aerial hunters with incredible vision and agility. Ancient insects unchanged for 300 million years.
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Field Note
Dragonflies can fly in any direction and even hover motionless.
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Where to Spot It at ABNC
Near water, wetlands, and over grassy areas on sunny days.
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Why It Matters
Dragonflies are important predators of mosquitoes and other flying insects, and are indicators of wetland health.
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Good to Know
Dragonflies zoom and hover like tiny helicopters hunting insects in the air.