DRAGONFLY INVASIONIn Misquamicut Beach, Rhode Island, what would normally be a peaceful summer day was interrupted by a massive invasion of dragonflies. Hundreds of thousands of these insects swarmed the beach, catching many by surprise. According to experts, it’s possible that the dragonflies were relocating due to drought in their natural habitats, such as swamps and marshes.
Although the situation was overwhelming, the dragonflies did not harm the beachgoers, as they are harmless and pass by without causing any damage.
Over the past decades, it has been discovered that these dragonflies, specifically the Anax junius species, undertake a multigenerational migration across North America that often goes unnoticed.
Recent research has analyzed samples revealing migration patterns extending from the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean to New England and the northern Midwest. These studies are crucial for understanding how the reduction in insect populations could alter these migratory cycles in the future.
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