Dragonflies. For many of us the word dragonfly brings up memories of childhood when we perhaps tried to catch them for fun. It must have been a very disappointing experience for most as the dragonfly got away. All this experience…
Insects as predators and prey
When we think of insects, we more often than not, think of them as pests. Perhaps true, but only to a limited extent. This opinion is largely because we have been exposed to very few insects… most that cause people…
Clash of the Titans : Dragonfly vs Robberfly
Dragonflies ruled the air. When they evolved some 300 million years ago, they were unquestioned masters of the skies. They were also large – a fossil dragonfly had a wingspan of about 75 cm! Today, we do not have such…