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Facts about Dragonflies

How fast can dragonflies fly? In excess of sixty miles and hour!

How many eyes does a dragonfly have? They have two main eyes, but each of these eyes are made up of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 tinier eyes, allowing them to zero in on the flying insects that are their daily meals.

How many eggs does a dragonfly lay? Sometimes as many 100,000 at a time.

Is a dragonfly a dragonfly? There are nearly 2500 different species of dragonflies.

Did you know that if you added together all the people, animals, and plants on earth today, insects, which dragonflies are one of, would still outnumber us!

How many sets of wings do dragonflies have? Two!

Which are wider? Their back wings are wider than their front wings.

When dragonflies are resting, do they close their wings? No, they rest with them open, ready to take flight.

Are dragonflies and damselflies the same? No, they have very distinct differences. Damselfly wings are the same size, front and back.

How long have dragonflies been around? For over 300 million years.

Is it possible to know where dragonflies will be to get a better look at them? Yes, just about any summer evening head to an area that you know will be mosquito heaven. Ponds and other damp areas, or your backyard if you live in an area that mosquitoes frequent, are all places that dragonflies can usually be spotted. Sit quietly, and soon you will see these amazing aerial acrobats darting about as they scoop up their dinner and help keep the pesky mosquito population in control.