Dragonflies
Dragonflies are often found near rivers.
The 'Damselfly' is found in rivers in south-east Australia.
This picture comes from Encarta.
The Damselfly is very similar to the Dragonfly. The
difference is the body. The Dragonfly's body is more oval-shaped and the Damselfly's body is rounder.
Some dragonflies are as big as 10cm long and 16cm wing
span.
The Dragonfly has big eyes with tiny little eyes inside so
that he can see from side to side, etc.
The habitat of the Dragonfly is in vegetation near water or
dry lands.The Dragonfly's enemies are birds and spiders.
The important thing about the Dragonfly is that it eats
pests. Then it has babies and the babies do the same thing.
Researched by Julien & James 4/5S
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