Dragonfly

Scientific Name: Anisoptera (Suborder)

Order & Family: Order Odonata, multiple families

Size: Wingspan typically 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm) depending on the species.

Found near freshwater such as lakes, ponds, streams, and wetlands where their larvae develop.

Carnivorous; adults hunt flying insects like mosquitoes, flies, and gnats in mid-air.

Expert fliers with the ability to hover and fly in all directions; they have a multi-stage life cycle involving an aquatic nymph stage.

Highly beneficial to humans as they act as natural pest controllers by eating large quantities of mosquitoes; they do not sting or bite humans.

Identified on: 5/24/2026