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[Dragonfly]
All about dragonfly, a brief information and refresher
"Also, In many cultures, they are seen as a symbol of good luck, and they are often used in art and literature to represent happiness" - BioBubblePets Website 2022
A dragonfly is a captivating and agile insect that belongs to the order Odonata. They are more than 5000+ specifies around the world. Renowned for its dazzling colors and remarkable flight capabilities. Characterized by a slender body, large compound eyes, and two pairs of intricately veined wings, these insects are found in various habitats worldwide, with a preference for freshwater environments during their early stages of life.
Alam nyo ba na ang tutubi (dragonfly) ay expert pala sa aerial acrobats. Sila daw yung tinatawag na “acrobats of the sky”. Magaling mag maneuver to hahaha. They are capable of flying in any direction-forward, backward, upward, and downward!
They undergo metamorphosis stage, transitioning through egg, nymph, pupa, ãdül†, and latter stages.
As they become adults, they capture prey while in mid-air, approaching it from beneath and subsequently inverting themselves to wrap their legs around their targets.
Some of the Dragonfly attributes:
- Average Velocity: 4.5 m/s (meters per second)
- Wings and Color: 4, Sometimes colorless and varies color
- Eyesight: Well-Adapted for detecting motion
- Vision: Nearly absolute for a 360-degree vision
- Life Span: The ãdül† stage of a dragonfly's life is relatively short, often lasting a few weeks to a few months. The majority of a dragonfly's life is spent in the nymph stage.
Some of the species below:
1. Epiophlebia Superstes
2. Orthetrum Chelmos
3. Rhyothemis Obsolescens
4. Euphaea Masoni
5. Zenithoptera Lanei
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Naalala ko kapag nanghuhuli ako ng mga tutubi noong bata ako sa buntot ko hinuhuli, kaya kapag nahuhuli ko sila kinakagat ako HAHAHAHA
