Dragonflies

Description: Dragonflies are insects, they have 6 legs. Their body has 3 parts: a head, thorax and abdomen. They have 4 large transparent wings. Dragonflies have two huge compound eyes and three simple eyes that are sensitive to light. Dragonflies are two or three inches long. Their bodies have a variety of colors. The dragonfly's life cycle has 3 stages: Stage 1: Eggs Stage 2: Nymph Stage 3: Adult Defense: Dragonflies use their huge compound eyes to see in all directions to see enemies. When they sense or see there is danger, they fly away. Diet: Dragonflies eat other flying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, bees and gnats. They usually hunt during the day. Habitat: Dragonflies live near ponds, streams, or lakes. Cool facts: They are called dragonflies because they look like small flying dragons. Dragonflies make a loud buzzing sound when they fly. Dragonflies legs are too weak for walking. Dragonflies are among the earliest flying insects. They have been around for over 300 million years.