The dragonfly is an insect belonging to the Order Odonata,
Suborder Anisoptera and characterized by large multifaceted
eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated
body. Dragonflies typically eat mosquitoes, midges and
other small insects like flies, bees, and butterflies.
They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams, and
wetlands for the reason that their larvae (known as nymphs)
are aquatic. Dragonflies do not bite or sting humans.
In fact, they are valued as a predator that helps control
the populations of insects that do, such as mosquitoes.
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