Using mating behavior data from 319 dragonfly species in North America, the team compared “percher” species with “flier” species, which continually buzz around and take drink breaks, ...

Dragonflies are generally larger, have heavier bodies, ... Mating is complex and multi-step; according to National Geographic the process involves the male self-inseminating, ...

Dragonflies are spectacular insects in Texas aquatic gardens with over 150 species (of 3,000 living species worldwide) in this state.

Some dragonflies mate while flying, in what are called tandem flights, where the males and females fly through the air connected to each other, Burne explained, ...

Then, when the wings are ready, they begin to fly in search of a mate. Adult dragonflies can live up to six weeks. Interestingly, dragonfly mating occurs while flying.

Dragonfly reproduction is a complex and fascinating process. Males establish territories to attract females and ward off rival males. When ready to mate, the male uses his claspers to grasp the ...

After mating, female dragonflies can be seen dipping their tails in the water to deposit their fertilized eggs, in some species while still flying in tandem with the male.

Calico pennant dragonflies mate near Lake Defiance in McHenry County. By Sheryl DeVore. UPDATED: August 3, 2022 at 8:04 PM CDT.

Adult dragonflies and damselflies live anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, while the nymphal stage can last from several months to several years, depending on the species. To date, 164 ...

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