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Dragonfly

Anisoptera

Description:

A valuable predator eating mosquitos, flies and ants.

Habitat:

Usually found around lakes and ponds because their nymphs are aquatic.

Notes:

Can fly at maximum speeds of 22-34 mph with cruising speeds of 10 mph. The legend of the dragonfly compares it to angels and life immortal.

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CindyBest
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CindyBest

Longview, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 5, 2011
Submitted on May 5, 2011

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