I love these little fellas While they will eat many flying insects, They prefer mosquitos. It is said they can eat there own weight in mosquitos every day. If you see them hanging around a picnic this is why. The people draw the mosquitos and the dragon flies have a feast. I saw a video of one catching one and the dragonfly catches the mosquito in what look like it has hands in front that grasp it while it bites the head off. I can't think of another happier thing an insect can do. The First stage of the dragon fly lives under water and they eat the same way just not all mosquito larva. They are fears hunters.
Artist Reply: HI Cray, how very interesting, I didn't know any of that information. Thanks for sharing.
This really unusual. I love being in the right place at the right time.
Artist Reply: Me too, it is so exciting when you see something and it turns out even better then you thought it would. Thanks for visiting me and for your nice comments.
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Deborah Johnson 11 Jun 2009
TERRIFIC!!!!Stormy Seas Photography 27 Mar 2009
Wow, this looks like it took some patience. An amazing shot!!craynewhope 18 Feb 2009
I love these little fellas While they will eat many flying insects, They prefer mosquitos. It is said they can eat there own weight in mosquitos every day. If you see them hanging around a picnic this is why. The people draw the mosquitos and the dragon flies have a feast. I saw a video of one catching one and the dragonfly catches the mosquito in what look like it has hands in front that grasp it while it bites the head off. I can't think of another happier thing an insect can do. The First stage of the dragon fly lives under water and they eat the same way just not all mosquito larva. They are fears hunters.jamie baughman 06 Nov 2008
This really unusual. I love being in the right place at the right time.Heli Aarniranta 30 Sep 2008
more beauty thi is even more interresting..can it be so?!!! truly wonderful portfolio. Heli