HOW MANY SPECIES OF DRAGONFLIES ARE THERE?

Currently, known species of dragonflies are 5,000 hut more are being documented.
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There are an estimated 6,500 species of dragonflies scattered around the world.

Currently, known species of dragonflies are 5,000 but scientists estimate that there are 5,500 to 6,500 species overall, scattered all over the world, with the exception of Antarctica.

Most species of dragon flies live in the tropics with fewer in temperate regions.
Dragonflies come in many colors: red, green, blue, bright greenish-yellow, metallic blue, among many.

Most species live in the tropics with fewer in temperate regions. Some dragonflies—such as the globe skimmer—migrate across oceans. Others mate with different species, creating even more varieties. Dragonflies also thrive in pools found in deserts and on mountains. They come in many colors: red, green, blue, bright greenish-yellow, metallic blue, among many.

Dragonflies thrive in pools found in deserts and on mountains.
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Some dragonflies mate with different species, creating even more varieties.

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