I saw a bug today that reminds me of a dragon fly (i think) it has 2 sets of wings, is about 2-3" long, and its RED. It has a body that is similar to a bee and a long tail thingie that is bright red. I have a pic of it but its not a great pic and I can't figure out where to post it for people to see.
2006-08-23 09:56:36 · 8 answers · asked by ess43 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
like this
http://www.sonic.net/dragonfly/flame96a.jpg
2006-08-23 10:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Voodoo Doll 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hard to tell without seeing a picture, but it sounds like it is indeed a type of dragonfly.
There are several species that are red in colour, and are even around the right size.
Here's some examples of red dragonflies from a group known as the meadowhawks:
http://www.cirrusimage.com/Dragon/white-faced-meadowhawk-03.jpg
http://www.ncwings.com/images/White-faced%20Meadowhawk%203e%20%20(10-4-05).jpg
http://www.ncwings.com/images/White-faced%20Meadowhawk%20c%20%20(9-18-05).jpg
2006-08-23 17:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is most likely a dragon fly. The long abdomen can be red. Not many insects are that long. Look at this link.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthropoda/uniramia/odonatoida.html
2006-08-23 17:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by Kitiany 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a picture, I can't tell, but dragonflies come in all sorts of colours, so it could be a dragonfly.
2006-08-23 17:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by Loulabelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how bout a damsel fly...looks alot like the dragonfly
2006-08-23 17:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by jeanene64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a damsel fly
2006-08-23 20:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by seeotterdee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up ichneumon wasp
2006-08-23 21:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure... it's your mom
2006-08-23 16:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by insidious_glamour 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋