WHAT IS THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A DRAGONFLY?

Nymph stage
Nymph stage
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Dragonflies have a lifespan of 2 to 365 days on the wing, depending on the species. They spend most of their life in water as nymphs—from months to several years, depending on the species—and only a few weeks flying about as an adult.

Dragonfly emerging from nymph.
Immature dragonfly
Dragonfly emerging from nymph.
Dragonfly from nymph

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