Dragonfly – Animal of Things

Insects • July 11, 2025

Types of Dragonflies in Michigan

Ever watched a dragonfly hover motionless above a lake, then dart away faster than your eye can follow? Michigan’s wetlands, lakes, and streams host an incredible variety of these aerial acrobats—over 150 species call the Great Lakes State home. Whether you’re paddling a quiet backwater or strolling through a meadow, you’re likely to encounter these […]

Oluwatosin Urel • July 11, 2025

Insects • July 9, 2025

Types of Dragonflies in Illinois: A Complete Field Guide

Have you ever watched a dragonfly hover motionless above a pond, then suddenly dart away at speeds that would make a race car jealous? Illinois’s wetlands, lakes, and streams host an incredible diversity of these aerial acrobats—over 20 distinct species that transform the state’s waterways into nature’s own air show. From the massive Common Green […]

Abdullahi Qaadir • July 9, 2025

Insects • February 24, 2025

20 Dragonflies Commonly Found in Texas and How to Identify Them

A guide to the most common dragonflies in Texas.

Aigbini Jennifer • May 5, 2025

Insects • February 20, 2025

10 Types of Dragonflies in Wisconsin and Their Unique Traits

Wisconsin’s diverse wetlands, lakes, and marshes provide the perfect backdrop for some of nature’s most fascinating aerial acrobats. Over 160 species of dragonflies call Wisconsin home, including common varieties like darners, clubtails, spiketails, cruisers, emeralds, and skimmers. These remarkable insects captivate observers with their acrobatic flights and stunning appearances. The Blue Dasher dragonfly showcases vibrant […]

Joy Ebarefeye • February 21, 2025

Insects • February 17, 2025

What’s the Difference Between Fireflies and Dragonflies?

Dragonflies and fireflies light up our natural world in different ways, bringing unique magic to summer evenings and garden spaces. While both are fascinating insects that capture our imagination, they belong to completely separate families with distinct characteristics and behaviors. Dragonflies are skilled aerial predators in the order Odonata, while fireflies are actually beetles in […]

Happiness Ibietela • March 1, 2025

Insects • July 20, 2024

15 Different Types of Dragonflies

Dragonflies are flying insects. Did you know there are different types of dragonflies than most of us realize? Yeah! Most of them are tropical, with fewer species surviving in temperate climates. Interestingly, these winged insects deserve more recognition than they’ve received because they don’t bite and contribute to nature in a lovely way. Dragonflies exist […]