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Dragonflies are among the most fascinating aquatic insects you can encounter. With their iridescent colors, oversized wings, and unmatched flying skills, they are both beautiful and captivating to watch. These insects can hover in place, zip off in any direction, and even fly backward. Beyond their beauty, dragonflies play an important role in the environment by helping keep populations of pesky insects like mosquitoes, flies, and gnats under control.

In the late summer you may encounter a dragonfly swarm as they start migrating south for the winter. Here’s what to know.

What is a dragonfly swarm? It’s simply a group of dragonflies gathering in one area, usually because there is an abundance of food. Since dragonflies are expert hunters, they are attracted to spots with lots

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