OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaDragonflies are amazing flyers with four long, see-through wings. They are some of the fastest insects in the world! Dragonflies have been around since before the dinosaurs.
Dragonflies have four long wings, a thin body, and huge eyes that can see in almost every direction. They come in many bright colors like blue, green, and red. Their eyes are so big that they cover most of their head.
Dragonflies live near ponds, lakes, and streams. Baby dragonflies live underwater and are called nymphs. When they grow up, they climb out of the water and fly away!
- Dragonflies can fly forward, backward, and even hover in one spot like a helicopter!
- They catch tiny bugs like mosquitoes right out of the air while flying.
- A dragonfly can eat hundreds of mosquitoes in a single day, making them very helpful insects.
