Dragonflies live near ponds – but will hang out near any body of water. The dragonfly population tends to explode during rainy summers. That’s because rain attracts mosquitoes, and mosquitoes attract dragonflies. Dragonflies like to lay their eggs in just about any shallow body of water.
What do dragonflies do when it rains?
Dragonflies hover near slips of water – a puddle that forms in the monsoon, low-lying areas that are actually seasonal wetlands, small ponds, nehers. Dragonflies lay their eggs in the water, and their young ones, nymphs, emerge to eat other insects in the water.
Why do dragonflies come out after rain?
Dragonflies are voracious and agile predators that can catch and eat 30 or more mosquitoes per day. Because of the persistent rain, ground conditions have stayed moist, and mosquitoes and other insects have flourished, providing dragonflies a flying smorgasbord for feasting.
What happens if dragonfly wings get wet?
Can dragonflies fly with wet wings? Research shows that dragonfly wings are hydrophobic, or able to repel water. This means they can fly in some rain and may recover from getting wet if they haven’t been injured.
