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Does a dragonfly have an antenna?
Yes, Dragonflies do have a pair of antennae. They are very tiny and difficult to see. As dragonflies rely much more on their eyesight than on a sense of touch or smell, they do not need the large antennae found on some beetles and moths.
Why do dragonflies hover in one spot?
Dragonflies have two sets of wings with muscles in the thorax that can work each wing independently. This allows them to change the angle of each wing and practice superior agility in the air. Dragonflies can fly in any direction, including sideways and backward, and can hover in a single spot for a minute or more.
How many antennas does a dragon fly have?
The head of a dragonfly bears two large compound eyes, two antennae, a powerful pair of mandibles, and a lower jaw-like structure called a labium.
Why do dragonflies hover over water?
This process takes several hours, and it usually happens at night. After their wings are dry, the adult dragonflies fly away to find food. They return to the water to mate and lay eggs. The male dragonflies hover over the water and are often territorial about the breeding site.
Do Antlions become dragonflies?
Adults mostly fly at dusk or after dark, and may be mistakenly identified as dragonflies or damselflies; they are sometimes known as antlion lacewings. In North America, the larvae are sometimes referred to as doodlebugs because of the strange marks they leave in the sand.
Is it possible to see the antennae of a dragonfly?
Yes, Dragonflies do have a pair of antennae. They are very tiny and difficult to see. If you look at the photo you will just be able to see the antennae between the front of the eye and the front of the face of this Emperor dragonfly.
Why do dragonflies sometimes appear in large swarms?
As dragonflies rely much more on their eyesight than on a sense of touch or smell, they do not need the large antennae found on some beetle s and moths. Why do Dragonflies sometimes appear in large swarm s?
What kind of insects does a dragonfly eat?
Dragonflies typically eat mosquitoes, midges and other small insects like flies, bees and butterflies, catching its prey while it is flying. A Dragonflies ability to manoeuvre in many directions makes them able to out-fly their prey. Dragonflies also have the advantage of excellent eyesight.
What happens to a dragonfly when it lays an egg?
A dragonfly undergoes incomplete metamorphosis. Female dragonflies lay eggs in or near water, often on floating or emergent plants. When laying eggs, some species will submerge themselves completely in order to lay their eggs on a suitable surface. After about two weeks, the eggs hatch and an immature dragonfly, or nymph, emerges.