The dragonfly is a graceful insect with a slender body and great maneuverability and flight.
Dragonflies play an important ecological role in nature, not only controlling pest populations, but also being an important food source for many other animals.
And the most beautiful thing about it is its crystal clear wings, which are extremely special, with the triple characteristics of hydrophobicity, oleophobic and dust-thin, so they are not afraid of fouling or rain.
Dragonflies are the king of nature's flight, and the flying dragonflies can be said to be an iconic landscape in summer.
Unlike most flying creatures, dragonflies have four wings, and they are truly four, each controlled by independent muscles, which means they can perform different actions independently.
They can hover in the air, or they can quickly move from hovering to moving at high speed, they can pan in all directions without making a U-turn, or they can make an unreasonable sharp turn in the air.
In Chinese culture, dragonflies are seen as auspicious objects and symbols of good luck.
In ancient times, dragonflies were often used as works of art and cultural symbols to express their awe and appreciation for nature.
Although dragonflies are beautiful and elegant insects, they also face many threats, including human activities, water pollution, and climate change.
We should do everything we can to protect these precious creatures and ensure that they continue to play their important ecological role and maintain ecological balance in the future.
Photography: @深柳和园