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| | | | Dragonflies | | Dragonflies (Odonata) are an order in the sub-class winged insects (Pterygota) in the class insects (Insecta). There are approximately 4700 species worldwide, around 85 of which are found in Europe. Some examples of dragonfly species are: banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea), golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), northern emerald (Somatochlora arctica), azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella), common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans), large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula), willow emerald damselfly (Lestes viridis), emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator), small red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma viridulum), black-lined skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum), scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea), ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum), common darter (Sympetrum striolatum), black darter (Sympetrum danae), four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) and downy emerald (Cordulia aenea). | | |
| | | | Dragonflies can reach wingspans of 20 - 190 mm. Their bodies vary widely in terms of colouration. The head is completely separated from the chest and is therefore very flexible. Between the very large compound eyes are 3 simple eyes. The rear chest segments (mesothorax and metathorax) are strongly built. They can use their two nearly identical pairs of large wings independently in flight and can therefore abruptly change direction. They can hover at one point in the air and even fly backwards. Flight speeds of up to 50 km/h are not uncommon. The abdomen is very long and thin and has a stabilizing effect in flight. | | |
| | | Dragonflies prefer to live near standing or flowing water. Many species can be found in parks and gardens in areas inhabited by people. | | |
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