Science Facts

• Dragonflies are a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata and the suborder Epiprocta.
• Dragonflies have multifaceted eyes and two pairs of transparent wings.
• Dragonflies eat mosquitoes, flies, bees, ants, and other small insects.
• Dragonfly larvae are called nymphs. Nymphs are aquatic. Nymphs bite!
• Large dragonflies can remain as nymphs for as long as five years, while small dragonflies may only be nymphs for a few months.
• Large adult dragonflies typically live up to 6 years.