Dragonflies

Dragonflies are a group of insects belonging to the Odonata nation. These two kinds of insects are rarely far from the water, where they lay their eggs and spend their pre-adulthood. His name in the local language is papatong (Sd.), Kinjeng (Jw.), Coblang (Jw.), Kasasiur (bjn), tjapung

Dragonflies (subordo Anisoptera) are relatively easy to distinguish from needle dragonflies (subordo Zygoptera). Dragonflies are generally relatively large stature and perch with open wings or stretched sideways. While the needle dragonfly is generally smallish (although there are some types of rather large), has a thin abdomen slim like a needle, and settles with wings closed, erect united above his back.

Dragonflies and dragonflies are widespread, in forests, gardens, rice fields, rivers and lakes, right down to the yard of houses and urban environments. Found from the beach to an altitude of more than 3,000 m above sea level. Some types, generally a type of dragonfly, are powerful aviators and extensive range of roaming. Several other species have specific habitats and narrow living areas. Dragonflies usually fly weakly, and rarely travel far.

The life cycle of dragonflies, from eggs to death after adulthood, varies between six months to a maximum of six or seven years. Dragonflies lay their eggs on the plants that are in the water. There are species that are happy with water pooled, but there are also types who like to put their eggs in the water rather swift. After hatching, the larvae of the dragonflies live and thrive in the bottom of the water, undergo metamorphoses into nymphs, and eventually come out of the water as adult dragonflies.

Most of the life cycle of a dragonfly is spent in the form of a nymph, beneath the surface of the water, using internal gills to breathe. Seeds and nymphs of dragonflies live as carnivorous animals are malignant. Large-sized dragon nymphs can even hunt and prey on tadpoles and child fish. After adulthood, dragonflies can only live for a maximum of four months.