Dragonflies

Loraine K.

Dragonflies were some of the first winged insects to evolve, and they've been around for 300 million years! Modern dragonflies have wingspans of only two to five inches, but fossil dragonflies have been found with wingspans of up to 30 inches. These amazing insects are masters of flight: they can move straight up or down, fly backwards, stop and hover, and make hairpin turns, at full speed or in slow motion. Full speed can be 30 miles per hour!

 Colorful dragonflies have come to life in
​the Blue Church Art classes this session:

Travis G.

Patricia S.

Lauren S.

Kacey P.

Jenna K.

Madelynn Z.

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Erin M.

Rissa S.

Leah H.

Cole B.

Hadley G.

Tondy H.

Alivia K.

Kaitlyn S.

Dragonflies don't sting and they don't generally bite people. One of the best things about this amazing insect is that they eat a LOT of mosquitoes- up to 100 in a single day!

Ava M.

Emily C.

Linda H.

Ava Z.

Sophia K.

Madison C.

Jessica S.

Vivian S.

Ava K.

Anna M.

Jill created the most unusual dragonfly!

Some of the youngest students asked if dragonflies will sting. I assured them that although dragonflies will bite (but only in self defense, and a dragonfly bite won't break your skin!) they don't have stingers. They are harmless to humans, and having a dragonfly land on your head is considered good luck.

PreK- grade 3 students created these delightful dragonflies:

Harry K.

Lindsey G.

Alaine K.

Avery E.

Brady C.

Hayes C.

Rylan M.

Davis C.

Kyla L.

Grant H.

Alicia H.

Nina D.

Lucia D.

Katie D.

Arabelle K.

Brady M.

Paige B.