Dragonflies Embark on an Epic, Multi-Generational Migration Each Year
Jan 9, 2019 · The green darner dragonfly, Anax junius, embarks on a rigorous, multi-generational migratory relay race up and down North America every year that largely goes unnoticed, according to a new study...
‘This is insane’: Swarm of dragonflies takes over Rhode Island beach
Jul 29, 2024 · Beachgoers capture an unusual swarm of dragonflies flying over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island.
Watch: Dragonflies swarm Rhode Island beach - FOX Weather
Jul 28, 2024 · Dragonflies take over a Rhode Island beach on Saturday. Screaming and shouting can be heard as the insects zoom past. Others ran to try to shelter from the swarm. Michael Grover called it a "dragonfly apocalypse" as he shot this video of them invading the beach.
Swarms of Dragonflies Are on the Move Across Illinois, Part ... - WTTW News
Aug 16, 2024 · Dragonflies are on the move, turning up in swarms during feeding frenzies as they begin migrating south for the winter. “It’s the most exciting time of the year if you love dragonflies,” said Cindy Crosby, a dragonfly monitor.
Dragonflies threatened as wetlands around the world disappear - IUCN …
Dec 8, 2021 · 16% of the world's damselfly and dragonfly species are threatened with extinction, including Africocypha varicolor, a species found only in two streams on the Moyabi-Madzay plateau in Gabon.
Swarm of dragonflies startles beachgoers in Rhode Island
Jul 29, 2024 · Thousands of the dragonflies, relatively large and often beautifully colored insects, descended on Misquamicut beach Saturday. Video of the dragonflies shows beachgoers running for cover and hiding under blankets. People could be heard screaming.
New assessment finds dragonflies and damselflies in trouble …
Feb 9, 2022 · A global assessment of more than 6,000 dragonfly and damselfly species shows that 16% are at risk of extinction. The main threats to these insects are the human destruction of their wetland ...
Ornamented dragonflies better equipped to survive human threats - Phys.org
Jul 29, 2024 · A new study suggests that "ornamented" dragonfly species are better able to survive habitat destruction and other human threats. "It's a strong correlation," said co-author Kim Medley, Tyson ...
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Dragonfly and Damselfly News - Dragonfly Society of the Americas
Nov 1, 2024 · Measuring about six centimeters (about 2.36 inches) long, this damselfly is endemic to the Western Colombian Andes mountain range in the Republic of Colombia in South America. Read on as photographer and dragonfly chaser Dan …