dragonfly

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Just one plant is on the list - the green-winged orchid - alongside a large number of invertebrates including the pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly and the black darter dragonfly.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

Three had wings like butterflies, one like a dragonfly.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull