When a Dragonfly visits you: 3 ways dragonflies are amazing!
1. It's in the Eyes
Not only are Dragonflies colorful, they can see colors we cannot. With almost 80% of the brain power being related to sight, their incredible 360-degree vision (excluding directly behind them) gives them keep motion detection and the ability to see in the ultraviolet spectrum.
2. Enjoy the Flight
Dragonflies are unparalleled flyers with the grace and elegance of a ballet dancer. They can zip in any direction upwards of 45 miles per hour; up, down, backwards, change direction with seemingly impossible speeds, hover in place, mate, and even catch prey in mid air with calculated aerial ambushes that have a 97% success rate. They do all this by flapping their wings only 30 times per minute, in comparison to a mosquito who flaps its wings 600 times per minute.
3. Lots of Luck
Dragonfly lore and legends make an appearance in nearly every culture. In many parts of the world, these iridescent winged inspects represent rebirth, metamorphosis, self-realization, self-discovery, renewal, good luck and prosperity. Dragonflies move easily in all six directions and like a rainbow, is always flitting from one location to another. They motivate us to embrace change and emerge from adversity in splendor.
