Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures. They were flying more than 300 million years ago, predating dinosaurs by over 100 million years and birds by some 150 million.
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Leaffooted Bug or Assassin Bug? Adults are particularly active in the fall. Although some members of this group are predaceous, immature stages can be easily confused with assassin bugs.
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In the United States dragonflies are sought out as a hobby similar to birding and butterflying, known as oding. Oding, from the dragonfly’s Latin species name, odonata. Oding is especially popular in Texas. With care, dragonflies can be handled and released by Oders, unlike butterflies.
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