Dragonfly Facts
What type of animal is a dragonfly?
An insect
What is the baby dragonfly called?
Nymph
Are dragonflies good flyers?
Yes
Where do dragonflies lay eggs?
In water
What color can dragonflies be?
Blue, green, red, yellow
How many wings does a dragonfly have?
Where do dragonfly eggs hatch?
in water
Can dragonflies fly backward?
Yes
What kind of places do dragonflies like?
Ponds, lakes
What are dragonflies’ eyes like?
Very big – almost all around their head
What do dragonflies eat?
Other insects like flies and mosquitoes
What happens before a dragonfly becomes an adult?
It lives in water as a nymph
Why are dragonflies great hunters?
They fly fast and can turn quickly
Do dragonflies live in cold places?
No, they prefer warm areas
How many eyes do they have?
Five
What body parts do dragonflies have?
Head, thorax, abdomen
How long can the nymph stage last?
Several months or even years
How fast can dragonflies fly?
Up to 30 miles per hour (about 48 km/h)
Why do they need water?
Their babies live in water
Do dragonflies ever stop flying?
No, they need to fly to eat
Are dragonflies dangerous to humans?
No
What does the nymph do before becoming an adult?
Climbs out of water and sheds its skin
What makes their wings special?
They can move each wing separately
Can dragonflies be found all over the world?
Yes, except Antarctica
How long have dragonflies been on Earth?
Over 300 million years