Recently, I had the opportunity to film the fascinating hunting behavior of a dragonfly larva ... the prey within reach of its mandibles (upper jaws), where it is shredded and consumed.

Recently, I had the opportunity to film the fascinating hunting behavior of a dragonfly larva ... the prey within reach of its mandibles (upper jaws), where it is shredded and consumed.

Two elegant flying insects are similar enough that they’re confused for one another. I’m talking about the dragonfly and ...

I’m talking about the dragonfly and damselfly ... tear off prey’s wings with their sharp jaws so they can’t escape. Then they finish their meal without even needing to land.