Dragonflies: Activities and Videos with River Link

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Tue, Apr 14, 2020
2020-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
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The Otherworldly Mouths of Dragonflies

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHo_9wnnUTE&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=191b64e9-75b2-483f-909b-c345ee2dc5f9
For some people Dragonflies are one of the most beautiful looking insects on the river. However, before they develop their vibrant colors and delicate wings they start their life in the water as a nymph. In this stage Dragonfly Nymphs act as one of the most effective predators in the river. In order to fill this role they’ve developed certain adaptations to give them an edge over their competition. Their mouths in particular, are straight out of your favorite 80’s sci-fi movie with Sigourney Weaver. PBS’s Closer Look series can tell you more about the incredible hunting methods of these creatures.