Health Editor’s Note: Here we have a helpful insect who does its duty to exterminate mosquitoes. We have several types that thrive and fly over Duff pond. Some are as large as the hummingbirds who are constantly at the hummingbird feeders….no kidding! 🙂 Carol
14 Fun Facts About Dragonflies
by Sarah Zielinski Smithsonian.com
Flying insects are usually annoying. Mosquitoes bite you, leaving itchy red welts. Bees and wasps sting. Flies are just disgusting. But there’s something magical about dragonflies.
1 ) Dragonflies were some of the first winged insects to evolve, some 300 million years ago. Modern dragonflies have wingspans of only two to five inches, but fossil dragonflies have been found with wingspans of up to two feet.
2 ) Some scientists theorize that high oxygen levels during the Paleozoic era allowed dragonflies to grow to monster size.
3 ) There are more than 5,000 known species of dragonflies, all of which (along with damselflies) belong to the order Odonata, which means “toothed one” in Greek and refers to the dragonfly’s serrated teeth.
Carol graduated from Riverside White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio and received her diploma as a registered nurse. She attended Bowling Green State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Literature. She attended the University of Toledo, College of Nursing, and received a Master’s of Nursing Science Degree as an Educator.
She has traveled extensively, is a photographer, and writes on medical issues. Carol has three children RJ, Katherine, and Stephen – one daughter-in-law; Katie – two granddaughters; Isabella Marianna and Zoe Olivia – and one grandson, Alexander Paul. She also shares her life with her husband Gordon Duff, many cats, and two rescues.
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Here in Central California the milkweed and Monarch Butterflies are missing in action.
It seems like there is an effort to let milkweed grow, with selective mowing. I notice that while driving down the two lanes. Definitely around park areas. There is a chance for the Monarchs around here…
I’m glad you still see them. Here in Maryland Dragonflies have disappeared.
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