Info About Dragonflies
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189792)
Boise, Idaho
September 22, 2025 12:35pm CST
I saw some dragonfly thing on YouTube and thought I'd share what I learned. Don't we all love them? I sure do. They are like something fairy-like to me.
There are about 3,000 and are found on every continent but Antartica. They live for 7-56 days and spend most of immaturity under water. They are indicators of a healthy ecosystem.
Immature dragonflies eat mosquito larvae and wasps. They are natural pest controllers.
When a dragonfly visits you, they are a positive omen and symbolize transformation, change, and self-realization.
Picture is from Etsy.com Didn't work.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Sep
That sounds cute. Not there anymore huh? I haven't seen any this year.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
23 Sep
I like the fact that they eat mosquito larvae.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Sep
I do too. It's like having a fairy come visit.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Sep
I love watching dragon flies flighting about,
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Sep
I do too. The way the sun plays off their wings.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Sep
I enjoy seeing them around for much the same reasons.
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@luisadannointed (11842)
• Philippines
22 Sep
When we were little we would always want to catch them. lol!
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Sep
Yes, I remember following one around the neighborhood one day when I was a small girl.
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
22 Sep
Oh how I love them!
We saw many many dragonflies this summer flying over the creek here.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Sep
They do enjoy flying around water to get the mosquitos I guess.
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