dragonfly

A first-of-its-kind study of dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats - one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots - has revealed findings that are both fascinating and worrying.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

Beyond cephalopods, xanthommatin is also found in insects within the arthropod group, contributing to the brilliant orange and yellow hues of monarch butterfly wings and the bright reds seen in dragonfly bodies and fly eyes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025

He’s started dressing in oversized designer T-shirts, massive shearling coats, and a slim suit with dragonflies on it—with matching dragonfly shoes.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2024

He’s using plain old minnows in his pond for now to deter mosquitoes because he was worried that dragonfly larvae would eat his tiny fish.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024

A small treasure of a book hidden inside a big common one—like...spells printed on dragonfly wings, discovered tucked inside a cookery book, right between the recipes for cabbages and corn.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

The meadow has become a haven for other wildlife, including dragonflies and grasshoppers.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

But up until now, the populations of dragonflies and damselflies in the region haven't been properly documented, he says.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

Meanwhile, more visually appealing insect groups such as butterflies and dragonflies receive a disproportionate share of conservation protections.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026

In the summer of 2024, he proposed at Crater Lake, surrounded by a swarm of dragonflies.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2025

The dragonflies were flying sluggishly now, and Tialys explained that they needed to rest; so they perched on Will’s rucksack, and Lyra let the spies sit on her shoulders.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman