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24 July 2005, 03:57 PM

Edcase

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Dragonflies

Having lived here for 2 years I've never seen a single dragonfly.

For some reason this year there seem to be loads of them, and we are talking proper, full-on 8-inch long monsters, one of which just came into our dining room.

Beautiful, amazing creatures. I took a few macro shots before letting it out, will post em later.

Wonder why there are so many suddenly this year?

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24 July 2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Edcase

Well Edwin,

Dragonflies are attracted to water, so should you discover that someone has built a water garden, dug a pond or discovered a natural spring, you may have your answer.

Incidentally, the largest modern day odonate in the world is a actually a damselfly from Central and South America, Megaloprepus coerulatus, with a wing span of approximately 180mm (7.1 inches). The largest dragonfly appears to be the Giant Petaltail (Petalura ingentissima) from northeastern Australia; however, there is some argument about this. The Giant Petaltail has a wingspan of approximately 160mm (6.3 inches). Some claim, however, that the Giant Hawiian Darner (Anax strenuus) is the largest.

HTH

Jim

P.S. Ten grand short for the Type 25. Do I really want to try that credit thing that people talk about?

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24 July 2005, 04:38 PM

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They only live for a day you know

However, I have been known to be wrong so I now say they probably live for around 8 weeks

(thanks google)

I think it's butterflies that only live 24 hours??? Oh, who cares

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24 July 2005, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Soulgirl

They only live for a day you know

However, I have been known to be wrong so I now say they probably live for around 8 weeks

(thanks google)

I think it's butterflies that only live 24 hours??? Oh, who cares

You are probably thinking of adult mayflies... the flying form is purely for breeding before death. They can't even eat as they don't have a functioning mouth!