D is for...

DRAGONFLY!!! This little guy flew in to my yard just in time to be the subject for my letter 'D' assignment. Since I don't really have much to say on the subject of dragonflies, I thought I would do a little research on them. Here are a few fun facts I found via Wikipedia:













-Prior to becoming an adults, dragonflies (called nymphs) live underwater and prey on mosquito larva, tadpoles, and fish using their extendable jaws

-large dragonflies can live for up to 6 years, and can remain water nymphs (without their wings) for as long as 5 years

-Even though dragonflies have 6 legs, most do not walk well

-In some parts of the world, having a dragonfly land on you is considered good luck

-In some parts of the world, dragonflies are cooked in oil and served as a delicacy

That's all for now! Hope you enjoyed your science lesson for the day!