Dragonflies have the ability to fly in every direction. They have two sets of wings which allow them to hover, fly backwards, turn around quickly in mid-air and land in an instant. Dragonflies are unmatched for speed and agility in the air.  Dragonflies have large eyes enabling them to see in every direction.

Highly adaptable, dragonflies are among the most ancient group of insects: predating dinosaurs, dragonflies have survived on this planet for over 300 million years.

Contrary to popular belief, dragonflies do not have stingers. They belong to the insect order odonata. Derived from Greek, odon means ‘tooth’ which refers to their toothed jaw. Fortunately, it is only used on such prey as mosquitoes and other pest insects. Dragonflies apply multiple senses including sight, touch and vibration to detect prey and engage with their environment.