Odonata-anisoptera

Biological Overview

Habitat
Near water in moist forests in North America

Diet
Mosquitoes, flies, and other insects

Role in Ecosystem
Carnivore

Behavior
Flies, not scared of people

Human Impact

Dragonfly populations are declining due to human-driven destruction of wetlands, pollution, and climate change. They serve as an important food source for various animals, while increased pesticide use and rising temperatures negatively impact their survival. Dragonflies habitat is decreasing because of climate change and pollution is polluting the water they drink and the air they breathe, causing increased death.

Creative Exploration

I am a dragonfly. I fly around to the plants near the water. My next meal is on the leaf next to me: a fly. I zip through the air as fast as I can to catch it. Once I devour it, I go back to my favorite plant to sleep after that big meal.
When I wake up, I feel the warmth of the sunlight on my wings. It’s finally summer! I fly over my pond and enjoy my beautiful ecosystem. Today has been a great day!

Madi Sather, Sydney Crook, Katherine Dalglish, Addison Starcher

Book 6