do dragonflies move in flocks?

Question

looked on wiki but nothing much

Answer 1

This would depend on your definition of 'moving.'

But, assuming 'moving' as 'migrating,' I can tell you that different species of dragonflies migrate differently. Some species fly south, some don't. (most common species is the green darner, as well as the rest of the darners)

It is hard to track dragonflies because, while they do move in flocks, they do not go in HUGE flocks (such as monarchs). their flights occur between July and October, and it is thought that they fly to somewhere around Florida.

Edit: RIGHT... It's called a swarm. swarm is a 'flock' of insects, but as a verb it can mean muster, gather (so it can be birds if used as a verb)

The best information here: http://www.hsrl.rutgers.edu/BOB/migrant/may_txt.html

Answer 2

Yes, but I think it is called a swarm. Birds swarm and flock, but insects ony swarm, even though they are doing the same thing. I don't know why.

Answer 3

I've never seen them in flocks or swarms, even where they are numerous. I usually see one at a time.