7 Cool Facts About Mysterious Dragonflies

Do you see mysterious dragonflies flitting above a pond during the summer?  They weave in and out, up and down. All of a sudden they disappear.

Here are 7 cool facts about dragonflies that you may not know:

1. Dragonflies can catch their prey in mid-air. They focus on the speed of their prey and are able to adjust course to capture their next meal.
2. Dragonflies have very powerful jaws and are able to rip the wings off their prey and gobble it down without having to land.
3. Dragonflies are superior flyers.  They have 2 sets of wings and are able to operate the 4 wings seperately.  This allows them to fly up, down, sideways and hover in the air.
4. The dragonfly head is all eyes.  Yes, they are able to see almost 360 degrees. They do have one blind spot.  It’s right behind their head.  They see all.  That is why it’s so hard to catch a dragonfly.
5. Dragonflies live beneath the water for up to 2 years. They stay in a larve stage for this time and prey on other aquatic species.
6. Some dragonflies lay eggs in salt water. The seaside dragonlet has adapted to their salt water environment.
7. There are several Dragonfly sanctuaries around the world.  They need protection against increased polution and the human encroachment on their habitat.

The Dragonfly Dreams card is a birthday card for a lovely friend who has respect for the dragonfly and can see its beauty.

Mysterious Dragonflies Card Recipe

Stamps: Dragonfly Dreams.

Ink/Markers: Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight White Gel Pen.

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, Night of Navy, Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper, Copper Foil.

Accessories: Big Shot, Festive Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies, Circles Collection Framelits, Succulent Garden 3/8” Ribbon Combo Pack, 2016-2018 In Colors Enamel Dots.

For more inspiration to create cards using the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set, see this POST

Sale-a-Bration continues until the end of  March and then it’s over for another year.  If you purchase the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set and matching framelits as a bundle, you are entitled to 1 FREE items from the Sale-a-bration brochure.    Create your own mysterious dragonflies card.