2007-03-21 12:25:37 · 5 answers · asked by Jenna 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
All dragonflies are predatory both as nymphs and as adults. Dragonflies specialize with other flying insects. Their forelegs make a basket which they will use to catch other flying insects in flight. They will then shovel their prey into their moth.
The nymphs have an adapted grasping labium which springs out from under the head to snare prey, which can include other insects, small fish and tadpoles.
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2007-03-21 14:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Other insects, including other dragonflies. They are fierce predators taking insects larger than themselves.
2007-03-21 19:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They eat mosquitoes in all stages of life, the eggs, larva and the adult mosquitoes. They even catch them in flight.
2007-03-21 19:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by Charles H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
other insects....especially other flying insects...they will prey on wasps and hornets too
2007-03-21 19:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by toni lee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anything that flies that is smaller than them
2007-03-21 22:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋