| 单词 | dragonfly |
| 例句 | Lyra, her eyes wide with alarm, held up the dragonfly with one hand and felt her hair with the other. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z How, in all the world, could I forget to go to the dragonflies? King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Immediately the Gallivespians darted into the air, the dragonflies like little warhorses eager for battle. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It was like that dragonfly came to look right at me, to let me know he was still here, still alive, even if he had shed his first skin and moved on. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The dragonflies returned with their riders to the children, and Pantalaimon crept into Lyra’s breast as she and Will moved closer together, treading carefully along the slimy path. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z At that moment Salmakia came in through the back door, landing her dragonfly on the table in a shimmer of electric blue. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z In the morning light, she could see that the paper was not white exactly but a faded yellow, and so thin as to be nearly translucent, like the wings of a dragonfly. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Wishing the dragonfly that’d come to the funeral would fly right up to me and rest on my hand, instead of all the mosquitoes and gnats trying to cover me, getting stuck to my sweat. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z All I can do is look for the dragonfly. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z She cradled her body close, and ran with Will under the cloud of dragonflies, stumbling and falling more than once, but holding the Lady gently against her heart all the time. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Perhaps if one less dragonfly had drowned in the Carboniferous swamps, the intelligent organisms on our planet today would have feathers and teach their young in rookeries. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “I saw a red dragonfly winging along and finally alighting on the wall right in front of me,” he remembered. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The Chevalier Tialys had spoken to Salmakia before skimming ahead, and Will and Lyra watched the dragonfly with eyes greedy for its brightness and vigor as it got smaller and smaller. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I bet he never in his life had sat in the shade of a train trestle holding a fishing pole and watching dragonflies walk on water. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z For a moment a dragonfly hovered before his eyes like a tiny helicopter, then darted off. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I can’t tell him my brother’s become a dragonfly, because it’s what he told me in my sleep. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z A dragonfly hovered directly above the young mouse, gently stirring his whiskers. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z As though a single dragonfly could alight on it and trigger an avalanche that will bury them for good. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He slipped off the dragonfly’s back and tethered it safely, and then took out the lodestone resonator. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The next guy was little and nervous as a dragonfly. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Sandy follows me across the swamp, down to where the dragonflies live. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I told him about the river where I had washed the clothes among the kingfishers and the dragonflies, and the calls of the doves and the wind rustling through the leaves of the peepul trees. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I’m back where I was, where I stand every single afternoon, in front of the pond of a thousand dragonflies. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Here, above a pond, the dragonflies dart and the sun strikes fire from their wings. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The dragonfly’s little green body and big eyes floated right past me and landed on the edge of the casket. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z She looked like a miniature Pacific Islander with dragonfly wings across her back as well as tiny wings on her ankles. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z No, dragonflies, as large as seagulls, which had been waiting in the darkness. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The dragonflies live down by the bayou, but there’s no way to know which one’s my brother. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The galley skimmed the water like a dragonfly, her oars rising and falling in perfect time. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z All of the sun bugs, the flies, the dragonflies, the wasps, the hornets, went home. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z So she hesitated, but the dragonflies flew up, and Will got out, pale and clutching his chest; so she had to as well. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Buzzards circled overhead, and the air was filled with dragonflies the size of small birds. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z It’s the same kind of feeling I get all the time, whenever I sit in my bed at night, or stare out at the dragonflies. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Salmakia was fitting her dragonfly with the harness she carried everywhere: spider-silk reins, stirrups of titanium, a saddle of hummingbird skin. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Blue as cornflowers, or dragonfly wings, or a spring—not summer—sky. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Suddenly I saw a dragonfly with a large crimson body and transparent wings. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Tam Lin bent down and whispered, as though he had to hide the information from the swallows, the duck, and the dragonflies. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Make for the top of the cliff,” said the dragonfly rider, “and give yourself up to the Africans. They’re your best hope.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Midges swarmed in the air, and a dragonfly floated over the stream, darting here and there. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The Mac let me open his dragonfly box. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “Because this poor dragonfly’s dying, and then his light’ll go out.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z This one had skin the same color as a human, a very pale human, and her wings were more like butterfly than dragonfly wings. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Now I was outside the house, hovering like a dragonfly. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Three had wings like butterflies, one like a dragonfly. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Beside him, the Lady had mounted her dragonfly, and now she urged it through the narrow gap into the hammering gusts. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z A pair of butterflies and a dragonfly landed on the lounge chair at the edge of the mirror. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Breezes ruffled its surface, and occasionally a tiger fish leaped after a low-flying dragonfly. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She was watching Pantalaimon as he skimmed and darted through the air, snapping up tiny moths like the other dragonflies. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Instantly the Gallivespians urged their dragonflies up into the murk overhead, where the harpies were as thick as blowflies. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She had put on a green sequined dress in honor of the occasion, making her look more than ever like a glittering, oversized dragonfly. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I want to ask Khalid—I want to ask him, “Why did you choose a dragonfly? Why not something cooler, like a lion or a panther or a wolf?” King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z And when I say goodbye to the dragonflies—I don’t know, maybe it’s just a coincidence—but when I say goodbye, at that very second, they burst up into the air. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z At the Lord’s command, a squad of soldiers brought a set of shimmering wings, shaped like a dragonfly’s, of some thin, transparent stuff stretched over a framework of gold wire. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I know what my mom would say if I told her Khalid had become a dragonfly. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The spies reined back their dragonflies and skimmed high over the children’s heads. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He leapt up to the strut where his dragonfly had been struggling into the world, and eased it gently free of the broken cocoon. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The dragonflies’ wings were pearled with mist, like cobwebs, and from time to time they’d beat them quickly to clear them, because the drops must make them heavy, Lyra thought. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Hundreds of thousands of dragonflies, so many that I start to wonder if I’m becoming a dragonfly myself. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z In the waters below, their young, the dragonfly nymphs, or naiads, prey on the aquatic stages of mosquitoes and other insects. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z One admiring policeman watched and wondered briefly about the dynamics of dragonfly sex, and what went into what. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Who says I’m a dragonfly?” he says again. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z When I scream at the dragonflies, they don’t pay me any mind. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z It was hard to breathe, and impossible to see: the dragonfly was dead. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The Chevalier left his dragonfly in the care of Salmakia, and his little tense figure, green-clad and dark-haired, leapt to a rock where they could all see him. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z They saw a Gallivespian, mounted on a dragonfly, diving to attack a flying machine whose human pilot tried to fight him off hand to hand. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I always knew this, but I told myself he was a dragonfly anyway—told myself this lie, just so that I could try to pretend my brother might come back to me someday. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “Fairy gowns and suits shimmer like the wings of dragonflies. Fairies drink from cups the shape of lupine bells. Fountains of juice and nectar of all different colors fill their cups.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The dragonflies darted out of the door and skimmed over the ground and then shot up high, faster than birds. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Sandy tells me that he’s glad my brother’s a dragonfly. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Frightened and bewildered, she stood biting her lip while Will did as his father told him, his face close up to the knifepoint in the paling dragonfly light. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z A stream of dragonflies made for them at once, and the men faltered. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The Lady Salmakia flicked the rein, and her dragonfly skimmed away from Lyra’s shoulder to land on the gunwale of the boat, where Tialys joined her. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z But once he figured out that the hands had to work off the control that moved like a dragonfly, he was able to figure out the others. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z A dragonfly, a brilliant blue jewel, darted up and paused over the lily pads, then swung up and away. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z It turned, and when it turned, the whole circle turned inside, and the images that showed through the little holes changed: rainbows into stars, blimps into planes, flowers into dragonflies. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He pulled at Lyra’s hand, and as the dragonfly rider darted close to his head, urging them to hurry, he led her at a crouching run down the path and away from the cave. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z A swallow scooped up a dragonfly hovering over the water. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Just lets me stand there and watch the dragonflies flit around with their see-through wings. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Will and Lyra lifted the sleeping dragonflies up to a shelf in a dark corner, where Tialys said they would rest till daylight, and then the Gallivespians joined them on the table. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z There’s a mess in my head—a mess of threads belonging to Jasmine and my brother and Sandy and that tent in the backyard and all the dragonflies. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z But now, on my walk to the dragonflies, they’re all that fills my head. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z In the end, however, forty-three blue-skinned fairies with dragonfly wings fluttered into the buses and settled on the backs of the gray-patterned seats. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “A boy can run and chase dragonflies, because that is his nature,” she said. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Blue dragonflies hovered overhead, their wings rattling dryly. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z A turquoise dragonfly hovers above them, then darts crookedly away. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The door is covered with dragonfly pics, 'cause Skip to the Mac is dragonfly sick. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z It’s only when I’m halfway there that I realize I haven’t gone to see the dragonflies. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Not the blue of cornflowers or dragonfly wings or skies, and not of tyranny, either, or murder waiting to happen. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Their dragonflies were skimming over the rocks, snapping up moths. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Blue as cornflowers, or dragonfly wings, or a spring—not summer—sky. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The hummingbird flew away, and a dragonfly approached. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Blue as cornflowers, or dragonfly wings, or a spring—not summer—sky. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Lyra looked up and held out her hand for the dragonfly. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z We could play with some old dolls and broken toys, although we mostly made up our own games and caught dragonflies. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z It was described as a dragonfly, a hedgehog, and a Tinkertoy. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z How about you hook me up with that dragonfly box? Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Instead of cheaply stringing dragonflies by the tail, we could fly expensive kites, the sky splendid in Chinese colors, distracting ghost eyes while the new people sneak in. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Let us see what’s in your dragonfly box and we’ll join, you say, before The Mac starts, get this, rapping: Hey, DJ, Drop That Beat The Mac drinks tea in a dragonfly mug. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z All the work was done on the finest muslin, each weave of muslin with its own name: woven air, dragonfly wing, summer cloud, evening dew. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Crouching just beside the cave mouth, the three children waited until there was a brief pause in the shooting, and then followed the dragonflies as they darted down the path. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Like he came by for a quick hello before he went back to his dragonfly paradise. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Even after Sandy leaves, I stay standing where I am, watching the dragonflies and their wings. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z From time to time one of them would glance at Will or Lyra, or at the brilliant dragonfly and its rider, as if they were curious. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The only bright things in the whole landscape were the brilliant red-and-yellow and electric blue of the dragonflies, and their little riders, and Will and Lyra, and Pantalaimon, who was hovering kestrel-shaped close above. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Butterflies and dragonflies add to the riot of color. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z And Tialys and Salmakia, cruising above on their tireless dragonflies, and looking all around as they flew, eventually noticed a new kind of movement. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The dragonfly shine was getting dimmer by the minute, and Lyra knew it would soon be completely gone. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It was the Chevalier, and Salmakia urged her dragonfly ahead to meet him, with a cry of pleasure. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He would have expected a dragonfly, but supposed a tarantula was possible. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z As simple as that, he’s come to take a look at me before he becomes a dragonfly again. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z When the adult insects emerged, they would be more like dragonflies than anything else, but they were not like any kind of dragonfly that the humans of Will’s world, or Lyra’s, would have seen before. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z We waded through Queen Anne’s lace and thick-stalked purple flowers, into dragonflies and the smell of Carolina jasmine so thick I could almost see it circling in the air like golden smoke. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A small treasure of a book hidden inside a big common one—like...spells printed on dragonfly wings, discovered tucked inside a cookery book, right between the recipes for cabbages and corn. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I wake up with dragonflies zipping through my gut. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I fall into the dirt, breathing and gasping and crying—seems like all I ever do is cry—and the dragonflies with their crystal wings still don’t pay me any mind. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Just the cicadas and the birds and the flitting of dragonfly wings. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He also learned to use the stems of foxtail grass to spear grasshoppers, longheaded locusts, and dragonflies, which he roasted over a fire in late summer and autumn. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z It’s a dragonfly with brilliant greenish-blue wings and tiny goggles over its eyes. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I’ve never seen so many dragonflies around this time of the year. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He escorted the dragonfly back to his seat. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Jeweled dragonflies hovered like shrill children’s voices in the sun. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Is it true you really think your brother’s a dragonfly? King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z As Pipkin reached the path a great, shimmering dragonfly, four inches long, all emerald and sable, appeared at his shoulder, hovered, droning and motionless, and was gone like lightning into the sedge. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The lake would turn green with algae, and the golf course would burn up, and the dragonflies would crack open for want of good water. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we sat in lawn chairs out by the garden and watched dragonflies flit over the tops of the marigolds. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z As soon as she tasted it, she began to rise, then fly—not like the Queen Mother—but like a dragonfly with broken wings. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The dragonflies were still asleep, tethered with cobweb-thin cord, their wings damp with dew. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Soulzeren put on goggles that made her look like a dragonfly. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The dragonflies were flying sluggishly now, and Tialys explained that they needed to rest; so they perched on Will’s rucksack, and Lyra let the spies sit on her shoulders. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He turns back to look at the pond and the dragonflies, too. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z In the creaking, thrumming double bulkhead of the leading zeppelin, the dragonflies were hatching. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z And if there are swamps, why not cyacads and dragonflies and perhaps even dinosaurs on Venus? Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The dragonflies would do exactly as they were told, but their bodies couldn’t easily cope with cold, and besides, they were tossed about dangerously in the wild wind. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The albino fairy flew up and gave the imp a kiss on the mouth, and it became a striking fairy with fiery red hair and iridescent dragonfly wings. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z On the library floor is a dragonfly rug. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Insects buzzed around her, lazy dragonflies and glistening green wasps and stinging midges almost too small to see. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Several other butterflies and a couple of large dragonflies actually rested on the face of the mirror itself. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Only the boatman and the dragonflies seemed indifferent to the journey they were making. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Outside on the streets, an angry rally was going on, and the SIM were too busy with crowd control to notice a dragonfly helicopter flying by with a terrified mother and daughter inside. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z A dragonfly skims over the surface, his crystal wings reflecting the sunlight. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She had fiery red hair and iridescent dragonfly wings. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Now, as in those ancient times, the sharp-eyed dragonflies capture mosquitoes in the air, scooping them in with basket-shaped legs. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z A few seconds later the helicopter was airborne, flitting past the West Shoulder of Everest like a freakish metal dragonfly. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I hold my hand out and the lady says, “Would you like a flower or a frog or a dragonfly?” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The sleeves fitted tightly, but she had no difficulty in pushing the sheet of paper up inside one of them; it was as thin as a dragonfly’s leg. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The spies, their thoughts moving even more quickly than their darting steeds, exchanged a glance and brought the dragonflies to rest side by side on a dry, withered branch. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Simultaneously the two little spies launched themselves at the other two, leaping from the dragonflies at their victims before Will could blink. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Just flowers then. And the shine off the back of a dragonfly. I wanted a piece of the moon, but blue-dragonfly-shine was as close as I could get.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Shocked and silenced, the two children moved through the carnage, while the spies on their dragonflies looked around more coolly, accustomed to battle, noting how it had gone and who had lost most. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z With a deft maneuver, I then transferred the dragonfly to my earlobe and wore it like an earring. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z How can I explain dragonflies do somersaults in my stomach whenever I think of the noisy room full of mouths chewing and laughing? Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z One is waving the dragonfly off with a newspaper, not even noticing its tiny goggles. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “Khalid,” I say, “why’d you choose a dragonfly? Why not something cool, like a lion or a panther or a wolf?” King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He became a dragonfly, as big as the two that were skimming through the air as they spoke, and darted up to join them. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z A barge of mist floated along the water, and dragonflies, iridescent blue ones, darted back and forth like they were stitching up the air. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe one night he told me where I could find him once he became a dragonfly, and I didn’t even realize it. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z One area features an exhibit of huge photographs of frogs, dragonflies and other wildlife; on another structure are displayed several dozen images of coal mine elevators taken by well-known local photographers. Germany’s Ruhr valley beckons with converted coal mines and a unique industrial heritage 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Pickerel frogs patrolled the damp fringes, and dragonflies and damselflies darted among the lily pads. Touring Maine’s Newest — and Largest — Parcel of Federal Land 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Little boys were letting off neon-blue paper dragonflies, like homemade fireworks, and local girls whose tiny skirts and wild blonde tresses suggested Shakira were slipping past black-clad doormen at the Angelique nightspot. Istanbul: minarets and martinis 2011-02-27T00:05:21Z A remote controlled dragonfly, a stomach-mounted drill and a camera designed to reduce documents to the size of a full stop. The CIA's antique spy kit 2011-02-27T20:00:02Z But “Chants” is also a product of alert indeterminacy: it lands on a recognizable style the way a dragonfly alights on a reed. Playlist: New Music by Craig Taborn Trio, J. D. Allen and Eric Church 2013-04-20T22:50:58Z She wore a dark jacket over a sky-blue, rainbow-trimmed ribbon skirt embroidered with imagery of butterflies, stars and corn; moccasin boots; a turquoise and silver belt and necklace; and dragonfly earrings. The Year on the Red Carpet 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z You can imagine its dancers as dragonflies, fauns, larks — though any such illusions or allusions come and go. Merce Cunningham’s Multifaceted Mirror, Held Up to Nature 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z Embellished dragonflies were subtly placed on some of the shoes - remember Burch's roots are in accessories - making them an instant, must-have status symbol. Friendships bubble up at NY Fashion Week 2013-02-12T21:49:11Z A prologue to Tales Of Us: A foggy creek lies ahead, dragonflies buzz in your ear, and as you tiptoe to the water’s edge, vibrant colors swirl around like melted Crayola crayons. Goldfrapp’s Impressive New Album: Tales Of Us 2013-09-20T12:00:56Z As he lifts her above him, her back arching and her limbs finding delicate purchase on the air like the wings of a newly hatched dragonfly, the pair seem to reach for an irrecoverable past. Electric Counterpoint, Asphodel Meadows, Carmen; Dystopian Wonders; Breakin' Convention 2010-05-08T23:07:00Z She and her twin used to visit Lake Muskoka, fishing and canoeing and watching the dragonflies flying around. Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Serrano also won 1st Place in the "Wildlife" category with "Acrobatic Feeding," an amazing photographic "catch" of a hovering tern feeding a dragonfly to its chicks. Conservation-photo award winners at the Burke: beautiful, brutal, complex 2012-07-13T19:37:03Z Each tree house looks like something different — a bird’s nest, a U.F.O., a steel dragonfly. ‘Emily in Paris’ Star Would Like Your Paris Tips 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Models wearing vibrant colours, feathers and dragonflies took to the catwalk to show his Autumn-Winter collection. Game of Thrones-inspired fashion 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z One memory, of sunlight pouring through a dragonfly’s translucent wing, was transmuted into the crocheted wire sculptures for which she first became known. Ruth Asawa, an Artist Who Wove Wire, Dies at 87 2013-08-17T23:07:13Z If we found something cool, like a dead dragonfly or a weird mushroom, she would be just as curious and amazed as we were. Boomer parents destroyed us: I needed rules and boundaries, not parents who want to be friends 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z For me, it was an art nouveau-era brooch, shaped like a dragonfly, which had gracefully landed on top of a mound of jewelry inside a display case. Start in the basement, and other tips for scoring treasures at estate sales 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z Carl Walters does more inherently robust and playful things with clay in a vase glazed with sailboats; a plate featuring a hippo and dragonflies; and a small sculpture of a lion tamer. Art In Review: ?The Woodstock Story Told in Paintings, Photography, Sculpture and Ceramic? 2012-01-19T23:47:18Z The still air was disturbed only by an occasional bird or dragonfly, as elephants walked through the grasses across the river. My Return to Nepal, in Memoriam 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The only other living beings I encountered were dragonflies, buzz-bombing hummingbirds, one large green bullfrog and about a gazillion mosquitoes. High, wild and free in the North Cascades 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z It is, however, packed with eye-popping visual spectacle, notably speedy little aircraft that resemble mechanical dragonflies and enormous space cruisers as sleek as any on the cover of an old issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories. Perspective | ‘Dune’ has long divided the science fiction world. The new film won’t change that. 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z But under the shimmering dragonflies and a still-warm September sun, the slope I long ago slid down seemed only a steep meadow, overgrown with late-season blooms of chicory and white wood aster. Leaf Peeping Is Not Canceled: 6 Drives and Hikes to Try This Fall 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Next up: pouches filled with bats, dragonflies and scorpions from Indonesia. At JFK Airport, every day is wild for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service inspectors 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z Sunlight glowed through the tree canopy, and the tide slunk slowly up the beach, as dragonflies surfed the breeze. Musicians harmonize with nature for outdoor audiences — including snakes 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z When I walked here on a sunny day last spring, the path was fringed with wildflowers and hovering dragonflies. Top 10 forgotten British beauty spots 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z This means art that moves, passes through time, comes alive even if only for a few dragonfly moments, that lives in one's memory rather than on the gallery wall or the floor. The Tanks: Art in Action – review 2012-07-21T23:05:29Z But they also incorporate local, traditional emblematic elements, such as bees, spiders, snakes, dragonflies, turtles, birds and indigenous flowers. Special Report: Jewelry: Art Nouveau Jewelry Gets a Rebirth in Tunis 2010-05-20T16:00:00Z It’s at one of those pastoral Californian sites: summertime, dragonflies. How Chadwick Boseman Embodies Black Male Dignity 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z As I waited to buy tickets, an orange dragonfly the size of a small hummingbird paused to perch on a bamboo stalk near my feet. Fall colors and new village are draws at Portland’s dazzling Japanese Garden 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Several satin looks even fused the flora and fauna of the garden, with dragonflies, moths, beetles and butterflies. Lanvin, Nina Ricci, Balmain are ladylike on day 3 2013-03-01T04:16:08Z He plans to concentrate on the garden’s woodland and meadow, possible sites for migratory species like monarch butterflies and certain dragonflies. Spare Times Listings for Kids for Oct. 10-16 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z How did we get from the dragonfly to here? The Wonders of Life 2013-01-28T06:59:01Z She wears a dragonfly brooch on her dress. Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z During his only solo, he worked with dragonfly precision, darting around in three-dimensional space, not only quick but also light. Review: John Scofield, Brad Mehldau and Mark Guiliana Debut as an All-Star Trio 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z At times they luxuriate in shared space, impelled by the same restless torsion, at others they fly apart like dragonflies. Sylvie Guillem: 6000 Miles Away ? review 2011-07-09T23:06:05Z Learn about the incredible flight maneuvers made by dragonflies or how hummingbirds get nectar from deep inside flowers. Legos move from the playroom to the garden in ‘Nature Connects’ 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z The ability to track a dragonfly’s wings — it can move all four in different directions — can aid developments in aviation; the possibility of delivering nano-size particles into the bloodstream can help fight disease. Spare Times for Children for Feb. 14-20 2014-02-14T00:09:30Z But visitors may still glimpse the increasingly rare New England cottontail rabbit in tangled thickets or the wetland-dwelling bog turtle and ringed boghaunter, an orange-striped dragonfly among the rarest in North America. The U.S. Issue: Endangered Species: A Coast-to-Coast Guide to Endangered Species 2011-05-13T20:22:51Z Dandelion flowers and dragonflies decorated the romantic dresses. The grace of Beccaria's nymphs at Milan's second day of fashion 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z One child, amazed by the bright colors some dragonflies display, nicknamed them “flying rainbows.” Summer is the perfect time to spy dragonflies Producer Tucker Martine captures shimmering walls of dragonflies and cicadas across Laos, Thailand and Burma. Need More Nature? Listen to 12 Essential Field Recordings 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z She adores her magic wand — which can turn random objects into pumpkins — and flaunts a pair of dragonfly wings. 16 Muppets who moved to “Sesame Street," from Ji-Young to Abby Cadabby 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z “We really needed something to celebrate,” said Ms. Preston, wearing an off-the-shoulder gown pinned with a dragonfly brooch, a fitting symbol of transformation. In San Francisco, ‘I Dos’ Echo Throughout City Hall 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z She also studies elements of the natural world, such as dragonflies, “always dragonflies/ transforming our human breath/ into a winged thing.” Review | ‘How to Love a Country’ and other best poetry collections to read this month 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z There are approximately 120 species of dragonflies and damselflies in our region. Nature got the dragonfly’s primitive design right – and even astronomers are taking note 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Who wouldn't want to see a dragonfly zipping about or gobbling down a pond bug in the furtherance of human understanding? Rewind TV: Wonders of Life; Jonathan Meades: The Joy of Essex; Derek – review 2013-02-02T22:45:01Z And the two large eyes on most dragonflies touch in the middle. Summer is the perfect time to spy dragonflies Why do you think there’s two yellow dragonflies? Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The exhibit features wildlife sculptures including a horse, jellyfish, squirrel, lobster and dragonfly, as well as masks, flowers and stars. Art by the Numbers 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z At times they rotate gently like mobiles, and later they appear, like dragonflies, a fleeting, iridescent, ephemeral species. Dance Review: Merce Cunningham Troupe in ?Biped? at BAM - Review 2011-12-09T22:49:13Z Some dragonflies zip along at 40 miles per hour! Summer is the perfect time to spy dragonflies She sports a dragonfly tattoo on her arm. Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z We spotted dragonflies, fish and a snake slithering on the river’s milky surface. Escaping Berlin for the Watery Wonders of the German Outdoors 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z You won’t creep up on a dragonfly, but if you scare one off, wait a while, van Dokkum says, and it will probably return for your examination and enjoyment. Nature got the dragonfly’s primitive design right – and even astronomers are taking note 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Jabin suffered only one shoe mishap, when he slid into a muddy lake while trying to take a photo of a dragonfly. How to travel around the world in two carry-ons. (Sort of.) 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z The adventurous can try deep-fried dragonflies, which taste like especially crunchy seaweed. 36 Hours in Lijiang, China 2012-11-29T17:58:36Z And it did all this without showcasing any prehistoric creatures more exotic than a dragonfly. A Second Look At: Terra Nova 2011-11-22T15:06:02Z The woman sketches the creatures she encounters — otters, dragonflies, kingfishers. Review | Three new books for young readers explore challenge — and possibility 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z She tells Jamie, “If I go back then it would be like lying in that ditch again. Helpless and powerless to move like a dragonfly in amber.” ‘Outlander’ Season 2, Episode 9: ‘A Dragonfly in Amber’ 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z The younger performers who would usually inhabit elaborate creature costumes have been stripped of their masquerade as frogs or dragonflies and appear simply as adolescents. A Hat Designer for Rock Stars Turns to Opera 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z In fact it's all beautiful – the singing humpback whales, the rutting bison, the psychedelic dragonflies doing whatever it is dragonflies do. Natural World: The Mating Game – review 2013-07-20T05:59:03Z "And all because the lady loves … the perfect place to lay her eggs," he says of the dragonflies. Natural World: The Mating Game – review 2013-07-20T05:59:03Z Up in the hayloft, Ona asks the women if they know about the yearly sojourn of butterflies and dragonflies. In ‘Women Talking,’ Miriam Toews Ponders Punishment and Justice After Horrifying Crimes 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z In 2015, a group of scientists identified sixty new species of dragonflies. David Attenborough on the Variety and Resiliency of Nature 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z He compares himself to “a dragonfly stuck in a spider web.” A Dissident Book Smuggled From North Korea Finds a Global Audience 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z But — even though maybe an entomologist shouldn’t play favorites — it is the dragonfly that really makes her heart sing. Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Later on, we were getting down to things in a field when a dragonfly started dive-bombing us. Our Glastonbury memories 2010-06-04T07:00:00Z Some dragonfly nymphs eat tadpoles or tiny fish. Summer is the perfect time to spy dragonflies Well, the dragonfly got us thinking about what makes something alive, and how life began in the first place. The Wonders of Life 2013-01-28T06:59:01Z Sit quietly by a shallow stream, pond or marsh on a sunny day this summer, and you’ll probably see a remarkable insect: the dragonfly. Summer is the perfect time to spy dragonflies On this album they also share the dragonfly’s instinct of alighting on an idea and then, just as swiftly, moving on. Critics? Choice: New CDs 2010-12-14T07:30:19Z Grasshoppers, cicadas, cockroaches, and yes, dragonflies, are all examples of incomplete metamorphosis, also called non-holometabolous. Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z We had little access to exotic butterflies, so our pinboard was covered with dragonflies, beetles, cicadas and houseflies. We’ve been children together, my daughter and me 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z But the less obvious stylistic particulars complete the artistic seduction, like the bonsai in the background in Leto's official chambers on Caladan, or the elegance of the flying transports that resemble dragonflies. "Dune" is the masterful adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic we've been waiting for 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z One shares the walk with dragonflies and hummingbirds. The best gardens aren’t static. Case in point: Chanticleer. 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z A brilliant blue dragonfly perches beside a shaded stream, so still I think it might be asleep. Monet’s ‘other’ masterpiece: His gardens at Giverny 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z At the Cleveland Museum of Art, a gold dragonfly alights on swirled glass atop a tortoiseshell comb. Antiques: Giving a Craftsman His Due 2012-09-27T21:56:26Z From several types of frogs and a Madagascan dragonfly, to a ghost shrimp and prehistoric sea creature, the list is impressive. Echidnas, snails and scary plants... species named after Sir David Attenborough 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Although the variation in concentrations between amphibians was large, with the highest measurement 33 times more than the lowest, it was much less than the variation reported for other animals like dragonflies, fishes and birds. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z "The swamp turtle is surprised, and smiles at the dragonfly resting on its nose." Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The researchers looked at the presence of invertebrate families like dragonflies, snails, mayflies, shrimp and worms which respond to changes in water quality. Invertebrate biodiversity is improving in England's rivers, long-term trends show 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z As dragonflies and white butterflies floated about, Putnam noted that within a few years, many of the now 14-foot saplings would be as tall as telephone poles and the forest would be self-sufficient. Tiny forests with big benefits 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z As well as bees, they feed on dragonflies and other flying insects which they catch in mid-air. Bee-eaters make historic return to breeding site in Norfolk 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z It’s home to ducks, chickens and numerous types of dragonflies. Their Crypto Company Collapsed. They Went to Bali. 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z “How did you find the tardigrades? How did you find the dragonflies?” Local author and naturalist Kelly Brenner on her new book, ‘The Naturalist At Home’ 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z There may be schools of tiny fish near the surface, or dragonflies lingering just above, snowy egrets or other birds along the shore, or maybe sea birds diving for fish. For open water swimmers, even chilly, choppy water beckons 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z To arrive at this conclusion, the scientists took high-speed, lowlight video of dragonflies, butterflies and moths flying around light bulbs both in the lab and in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. Why Are Insects Drawn to Light? A Perennial Question Gets a New Answer. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Spanish conservationists warned this month that half of the nature reserve’s lakes have already disappeared, threatening the survival of freshwater turtles native to the Iberian peninsula, along with dragonflies and eels. Spanish PM, EU slam irrigation plan for drought-hit wetlands 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z And those eyes are incredibly varied: just look at some of the varied and bizarre eyes on animals like sea urchins, vultures or dragonflies. Mother Nature can't stop evolving eyes 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Insects like butterflies, bees and dragonflies are also highly imperiled, with 37% of U.S. bee species facing extinction. Hundreds of WA plants, animals at risk of extinction 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z “Predators such as dragonflies and lady beetles, those are the wolves of the insect world.” Essential insects in East Asia have declined massively, study finds 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z A blue face staring blankly from a shelf; a green spiderlike machine splaying its legs out of a basket on the ground; a delicate dragonfly robot balanced on a worktable. These Engineers Want to Build Conscious Robots. Others Say It’s a Bad Idea. 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The area had been burned a decade earlier in a wildfire, but they were surprised to find the area alive with wildflowers, dragonflies, butterflies, songbirds and woodpeckers. Learning to love — and protect — burned trees 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z “Almost every culture that comes into contact with them has some lore about dragonflies,” she says. Public art in Seattle’s light rail stations has a deeper backstory than you’d think 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z A study of birds found some species had declined in inner-city areas, and wetland specialists such as dragonflies also fared poorly, Buchholz says. Pioneering urban ecology finds surprising biodiversity in Berlin’s green spaces 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z On a recent fall day, a dragonfly came to rest in Hancock Park, most likely searching for a place to lay her eggs. 'A story of extinction.' La Brea Tar Pits recognized as a geological heritage site 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The American Southeast has the greatest aquatic biodiversity of anywhere in the temperate world, with an amazing array of fish, mussels, aquatic snails, crawdads and aquatic insects, like mayflies and dragonflies. Tiny Tennessee fish protected, but US has yet to say where 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z For example, some human activities may encourage the domination of West Nile Virus vectors like house sparrows over other bird species, whereas restoring wetlands can attract more diverse species of birds and insects like dragonflies. Systemic racism blunts the genetic diversity of urban wildlife. Here's how 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z On Weilert’s forearm is a fresh tattoo of a sunflower and a dragonfly, as well as the years her son was born and died. Following dramatic jump in traffic deaths, Pierce County seeks change 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Above her head, dragonflies trace circles in the air. Battered by Floods and Trapped in Debt, Pakistani Farmers Struggle to Survive 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z The museum doesn’t shy away from some of the CIA’s failures, like a “dragonfly drone” that couldn’t handle a soft breeze, or a one-shot pistol meant to be airdropped by the thousands for foreign allies. The CIA renovated its museum. The public still can’t go see it. 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Mosquitoes swarmed while mouse-sized dragonflies bombarded the hunters with thwacking, thumping thuds. Meet the women hunting giant pythons 'eating everything’ in the Everglades 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z On a recent pondside walk, Brand came upon various dragonfly exuviae — the outer casings of young dragonflies. It’s time to slow down and appreciate nature’s tiny marvels 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Shortly after his death, Weilert was standing outside, looking at those same plants when a dragonfly flew by her head, landed on a sunflower, and circled her once more. Following dramatic jump in traffic deaths, Pierce County seeks change 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z She’d settled on July 16, dressing that morning in a flower crown and a T-shirt with a picture of a dragonfly, an image that had comforted her in recent weeks. One last trip: Gabriella Walsh’s decision to die — and celebrate life — on her own terms 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z When she does the dishes now, she thinks of how the knives look like dragonfly wings. Seattle-area creators share their DIY projects 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Red-winged blackbirds sang, and pairs of scarlet dragonflies circled over the water. Where a river no longer meets the sea, a pulse of water revives part of Mexico’s dry delta 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z As well as bees, they feed on dragonflies and other flying insects, which they catch in mid-air. Bee-eaters in Norfolk 'worrying sign of climate change' 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Visitors wander dirt paths to look at gorgeous flowers in more than 40 human-made ponds, as well as turtles, dragonflies and butterflies. Plan your summer with this guide to D.C.’s festivals and events 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Another friend had recently asked her not to tickle him at night, Gabriella said, and someone else told her they hoped she would show up to them as a dragonfly landing on their nose. One last trip: Gabriella Walsh’s decision to die — and celebrate life — on her own terms 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z She made seven dragonflies last week and five have sold already. Seattle-area creators share their DIY projects 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The Somerset Levels, moors and coast are a significant site for insects, including the hairy dragonfly. Somerset Levels 'super nature reserve' to be created 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The likes of woodpeckers, stag beetles, and dragonflies have made repeat appearances after he adopted a laissez-faire approach to his garden as a whole. Gardeners urged to let lawns go wild to boost nature 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z In the latest study, the researchers pulled together data on the range and number of nearly 20,000 insect species, including bees, ants, butterflies, grasshoppers and dragonflies, at about 6,000 different locations. Climate change and farming driving insect decline 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Then a dragonfly landed on her windshield, calming her nerves. One last trip: Gabriella Walsh’s decision to die — and celebrate life — on her own terms 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z On the right, six flying fish flash by like oversize dragonflies. Review | A thrilling new take on Winslow Homer — America’s favorite artist 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z As wings shrink, air friction overwhelms flight power—that’s why dragonflies soar as houseflies sputter. Tiny Flier ‘Swims’ through the Air at Superspeed 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z The plants, the butterflies and the other wildlife now there—including teeming bird life, bobcats, diverse native bees and dragonflies—attract more than 30,000 visitors from around the world each year. Dangerous Lies Threaten the National Butterfly Center 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Nor did that of a lichen from Florida, a dragonfly from the South Atlantic or a fish from Maryland. The Lord God bird and dozens of other species declared extinct in 2021 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The team’s analysis of Callichimaera’s eyes suggests that it had unusually sharp vision for a crab — closer to efficient, cleareyed predators like dragonflies and mantis shrimps. This Ancient Crab Had Unusually Huge Eyes 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z She brought their black-and-white wedding photos, a painting they had purchased of a whimsical dragonfly, the Boggle game that had become a pastime, and his collection of guitars and banjos. Widow, Rep. Raskin question suicide insurance exclusions 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z “Small mollusk, crayfish, dragonfly, even small fish, whatever is in their face, they’ll put in their mouth,” says Lambert. The Top 10 invaders in Washington: Wild pigs, monster fish, killer flowers and more 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z The loss of marshes, bogs and swamps is driving a rapid, global decline in dragonflies, researchers say. Dragonflies disappearing as wetlands are lost 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z St. Helena darter — This dragonfly, native to the South Atlantic volcanic island for which it's named, was last seen in 1963, when a single female was collected. The Lord God bird and dozens of other species declared extinct in 2021 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z There, beside cottonwoods and willows, the last of the river collects in a pool where dragonflies hover and reeds sway in the breeze. In Bakersfield, many push for bringing back the flow of the long-dry Kern River 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Welborn, who is from South Carolina, says one of her most formative experiences was catching dragonflies and frogs at a creek near her childhood home. Washington’s maritime industry is pushing to be more inclusive, welcoming. Hear the journeys of women who thrive on the water. 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Tags have shrunk to 4 grams and are getting smaller, meaning ever-tinier birds and even insects such as dragonflies can be followed from space. Satellites offer new ways to study ecosystems—and maybe even save them 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z And now, 16% of the world's dragonflies are under threat of extinction. Dragonflies disappearing as wetlands are lost 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Scientists project them to shrink further, enabling use with creatures as small as beetles and dragonflies. A high-tech, low-cost push to track sharks, rhinos and other species amid climate change 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Bring the family to explore the shallows for amphibious friends swimming, turtles basking and dragonflies flitting about in the sunshine. Okanogan’s wide-open spaces offer wildlife views | Provided by Okanogan County Tourism Council 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Ornithopter aircraft flittering over the sands of the desert planet Arrakis like giant mechanical dragonflies. ‘Dune’ review: Remarkable new film gets everything right, from the cast to the sandworms 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The marvelous, intricate structures that we see around us—stars, planets, cathedrals, oaks, dragonflies, human beings—will vanish. Death, Physics and Wishful Thinking 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z So Williams would throw wherever he could find space, even on stray patches of knee-high grass infested with dragonflies. Chase Williams left Good Counsel after winning a championship. Finally, he gets to show why. 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Conservation officer Eleanor Colver said while their data can determine where dragonflies are, it cannot determine exactly how many there are - and whether numbers have increased overall. Climate change: Dragonflies spread north in warming world 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z In the air, watch for dragonflies, more songbirds or even a red-tailed hawk. Try not to smile on this loop of the off-leash area at Marymoor Park, aka Doggy Disneyland 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Compared with other see-through species, such as dragonflies, glasswings are even more adept at fluttering through the rainforest unnoticed because their wings don’t shine or glimmer in sunlight. How glasswing butterflies grow their invisible wings 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z Adding small ponds provides new homes for threatened aquatic critters like frogs, turtles and dragonflies. Biodiversity Conservation Should Start in Biden’s Backyard 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z But they've now reintroduced the Gila topminnow and are watching greenery come back, as well as myriad species of dragonflies. The good news about climate change: there’s still hope 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z It assesses the fortunes of 46 species of dragonflies and their close relative - the damselflies - across Britain and Ireland. Climate change: Dragonflies spread north in warming world 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z On the porch, a panoply of bugs buzzing around a light caught his eye—dragonflies, cicadas, june bugs, and many more. More than 130 years after its discovery, this moth was finally photographed alive 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z In a live presentation from the California Academy of Sciences, Dr. Ware will talk about the life cycle and importance of various insects, including dragonflies and termites, and answer questions from viewers. Savor a Performance Series and Homemade Pizza 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z He raised some tadpoles separated by species, some with mixed species, and others with mixed species and the dragonfly larvae. Otters Show How Predators Can Blunt Climate Damage 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z By damming streams, they reshape valley bottoms, creating new ponds and waterways that rapidly fill with birds, amphibians, dragonflies, and other insects and fish. How maverick rewilders are trying to turn back the tide of extinction 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z Species expanding their range include the emperor dragonfly, migrant hawker, ruddy darter, black-tailed skimmer and small red-eyed damselfly. Climate change: Dragonflies spread north in warming world 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z A wildlife photographer has taken incredible images of dragonflies with their wings glistening from the morning dew. Dragonflies with morning dew stuck to their wings captured in viral images 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z You may enjoy the variety of colors and textures or birds, butterflies and dragonflies that also visit the center. Visitors welcome at Illinois State’s Horticulture Center 2020-09-05T04:00:00Z He once described the creepy-crawly monsters as female dragonflies devouring their lovers. Max Ernst’s The Joy of Life: horror rooted in the everyday 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Eventually, the trail leads to cattails divebombed by dragonflies, and then to a boardwalk with benches and observation platforms facing the river and marsh. These nearby beaches, breweries and wildlife preserves can ease your summer wanderlust 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z In contrast, some upland and northern dragonflies are in retreat, including the common hawker and black darter, perhaps because of the loss of peatbogs or extreme droughts. Climate change: Dragonflies spread north in warming world 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z “There’re newts, salamanders, all kinds of dragonfly larvae, crayfish. Hundreds of species use a wetland like this,” Titus said. Ocala off-roading: Illegal routes damages the environment 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z To activate the software, they say the ‘wake word’ — avocado, blueberry or dragonfly — and the software begins recording and transcribing what they say. Alexa, do science! Voice-activated assistants hit the lab bench 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z Evolutionary biologists are intrigued by mayflies because they and their cousin, the dragonfly, belong to an early evolving branch of the insect family tree; indeed, they still look a lot like the earliest airborne insects. Insect wings evolved from legs, mayfly genome suggests 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z It turns out the loss of water also killed off their predators — dragonflies and frogs that depend on large watering holes were gone. How climate change is contributing to skyrocketing rates of infectious disease 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Last year’s new arrivals included a black-tailed skimmer dragonfly and house sparrows. 'Nature survives in the tiniest corners': the City of London's wild heart 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Freshwater mussels, shrimps, burrowing crayfish, land snails, spiders, millipedes, bees, dragonflies and butterflies were among the invertebrates whose ranges have been severely affected by the unprecedented fires through spring and summer. Bushfires leave 470 plants and 200 animals in dire straits – government analysis 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z While wings are more efficient than a propeller and allow a dragonfly to hover in the face of strong gusts they are almost impossible for human engineers to emulate. The stealthy little drones that fly like insects 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z Hill explained that pollution and humanity's impact on the environment mean that insects like beetles, dragonflies and mayflies are in long-term decline globally. Insect extinctions threaten our way of life, scientists warn 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z The child is half reaching for the dragonfly, but even then is being so careful.” North Korean defectors explore the soul of a divided peninsula through art 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z We laugh because your parent was clearly shaped like a giant dragonfly. Tucking in the nuclear egg 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z "Humans inherently avoid dangerous organisms such as bees, but children these days avoid even harmless animals such as butterflies and dragonflies," he says. An emerging threat to conservation: fear of nature 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Bio-mechanics takes a contrasting approach to that of most drone designers courtesy of dragonflies, storks, fruit flies and of course, mules. The stealthy little drones that fly like insects 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z “Both eyes work together as a continuous panorama,” said Dr. Gonzalez-Bellido of such dragonflies. The Killer Neural Wiring That Links Eyes and Wings in 2 Predators 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z He gained what he called a frog’s-eye view of the changing seasons, and an intimate familiarity with the creatures sharing the moat, from dragonflies to newts. The Subversive Joy of Cold-Water Swimming 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Some of this is mitigated by the fact that their voices are recognizable — Kumail Nanjiani voices a stubborn ostrich, Jason Mantzoukas plays a very annoying dragonfly — but the movie is also aggressively unfunny. Dolittle will delight small children and drive adults mad 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z There were also large numbers of migrant dragonflies, while a rare moth, the Clifden nonpareil was recorded in Devon. Migrant species do well in UK's changing climate 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z Huge butterflies flap lazily around us; dragonflies flash like jewels in the sun. Aaron Paul: ‘Breaking Bad changed my life’ 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z Jewel wings best see what’s right in front of them, they found, while dragonflies’ clearest vision is just above them. The Killer Neural Wiring That Links Eyes and Wings in 2 Predators 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z To browse my “1984” shelves is to see one book with a dragonfly’s eyes. Letter of Recommendation: Collecting One Book 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z A wildlife photographer was stunned when he came across dragonflies covered in morning dew, giving the illusion the small insects were diamond-encrusted. Wildlife photographer captures images of dragonflies covered in dew: It 'clung to their bodies like jewels' 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Quantico Marine base is across the river, and the transports split the air like massive dragonflies. Perspective | Jagged remains of more than 100 ghostly ships rest forever in Mallows Bay 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z “We have a place on the river in Idaho, too– dragonflies land on you there,” he muses. Aaron Paul: ‘Breaking Bad changed my life’ 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z The team was intrigued to find that while jewel wing neurons didn’t always respond like those in dragonflies, the number of neurons and organization were similar. The Killer Neural Wiring That Links Eyes and Wings in 2 Predators 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z A New York City Department of Environmental Protection field ecologist recently found a southern pygmy clubtail dragonfly living along a tributary to the city’s Rondout Reservoir. Rare dragonfly spotted near reservoir in Catskills 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Black Darter dragonflies are small, typically ranging from roughly 3 to 3.4 cm in length — they are the smallest species of dragonfly in the United Kingdom. Wildlife photographer captures images of dragonflies covered in dew: It 'clung to their bodies like jewels' 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Another paper reported that the plantation is home to 69 species of dragonfly, including five never before spotted on Sumatra. Courting controversy, scientists team with industry to tackle one of the world’s most destructive crops 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z It also rarely traps strong, active creatures, such as dragonflies, or any vertebrates beyond a few lizards. Fossils in Burmese amber offer an exquisite view of dinosaur times—and an ethical minefield 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z That suggests that jewel wings are summing up information from both eyes as they zip around, something dragonflies do not do. The Killer Neural Wiring That Links Eyes and Wings in 2 Predators 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Eagles cruised overhead, and a big juicy dragonfly hawked after bugs. HUNGER: The decline of salmon adds to the struggle of Puget Sound’s orcas 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z The pattern in Figure 3 resembles the irregular patterns on giraffe fur and dragonfly wings as both may be modeled with Voronoi tessellations. Voronoi Tessellations and Scutoids Are Everywhere 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z They are some of the most abundant dragonflies on the continent — but few people notice this mass migration. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z We went from Orville and Wilbur flying on a giant dragonfly at the beach to walking on the moon in about 60 years. Perspective | Can we give Metro the Amazon Prime treatment? 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z You might mistake jewel wings for their colorful cousins, dragonflies. The Killer Neural Wiring That Links Eyes and Wings in 2 Predators 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z He’s got the bladder of a Shetland pony and the brains of a dragonfly. Our house has hemorrhoids and mysterious thuds. But darker threats lurk here too - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z Many kinds of insects, including primitive beetles, “true bugs” with plant-piercing mouthparts, and giant cockroaches and dragonflies, flourished before this event, but researchers were not sure which survived the cataclysm. Ancient insect graveyards reveal an explosion in bug diversity 237 million years ago 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Radiant up close — emerald green at the thorax, splashes of blue on the abdomen — a three-inch-long dragonfly becomes a speck at a hundred yards. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Much of the entomology collection at the museum in Brazil was lost, including dragonflies and beetles. What Was Lost in the Brazil National Museum Fire 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z The Las Cruces Sun-News reports creator Kathy Morrow said this week she discovered vandals attacked her dragonfly mosaic at the end of the trail. Colorful rock mosaics along Las Cruces dam vandalized 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Chiffchaffs and willow warblers sing in the sallow and alder, while every leaf seems to hold a butterfly or dragonfly or hoverfly. Brexit is reverberating in British literature 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z When the scientists analyzed the videos, they discovered that dragonflies angle their bodies upward, like a helicopter, when they fly backward. This video reveals the secret to the dragonfly’s backward flight 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Even dragonfly experts have had little luck observing this cross-continental journey. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Chartreuse colored amakihis and bright red apapanes rested on trees, Hawaiian hawks soared through the air, and dragonflies, butterflies and crickets all made the forest their home. 'The entire habitat is gone': Hawaii's natural wonders claimed by lava 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z “I was told that dragonflies will sew your eyelids shut if you were not careful.” The bizarre lies mothers tell their kids: ‘Crying makes your head fall off’ 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z So the purpose of it is like when dragonflies go up into the air to mate. John Cameron Mitchell’s latest film blends Neil Gaiman, punk, and teen aliens 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The findings suggest that dragonflies are capable of flying backward for an extended amount of time. This video reveals the secret to the dragonfly’s backward flight 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Research published this week in Biology Letters is the first to describe dragonfly migration in detail. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Watching bees drink at the bird bath is fun; better still is watching dragonflies emerge from your wildlife pond. Save our bugs! How to avert an insect Armageddon 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z But for the next 60 million years there is not so much as a single dragonfly, grasshopper or roach. Mysterious Insect Fossil Gap Explained 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z SUN Use nets to search for salamander eggs, tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs and other creatures in Pollywog Pond, 1 p.m. Community calendar: Cinco de Mayo in Seattle, Free Comic Book Day, Bike-n-Brew and more 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Shimmering on a rack where he hangs his caught whitefish to dry was, astonishingly, a dragonfly. 'Amazing but also concerning': weird wildlife ventures to northern Alaska 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z Instead, they extracted chemicals from dragonfly wings that link an animal to its birthplace. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Tucker said after making a few trees he may move on to something else, such as metal dragonflies or a wood project. Washington police chief brings new life to discarded items 2017-12-24T05:00:00Z Along the fertile banks of Northern Virginia’s Potomac River, at a wooded biomedical-research complex, a dragonfly is wearing a backpack. Micro-Revolutions 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z They pollinate plants, consume decomposing bodies, eat the sludge in your drainpipes, damage crops, spread disease, kill spiders, hunt dragonflies. Trillions of Flies Can’t All Be Bad 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Insects such as dragonflies and moths reduce drag during flight by pressing their forelegs against their bodies. Why Beetles Fly Like Superman 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z Using 850 wing samples, from museums and private collections in the United States, Canada, Mexico and five Caribbean countries, the scientists constructed 140 years of dragonfly migratory history. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z It is also home to over 1,200 species of animals and plants that are listed as endangered or close to extinction, including the black stork, dragonflies and the European tree frog. German prize honors transformation of Iron Curtain to nature reserve 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z A few years ago, a neuroscientist named Anthony Leonardo invented the device to record the activity of dragonflies’ brain cells as they hunt fruit flies. Micro-Revolutions 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z She is really interested in the countless other fly species, from the Antarctic to the Arctic, from predators that kill dragonflies on the wing to the tiny fungus gnats. Trillions of Flies Can’t All Be Bad 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z They parked their cars and walked toward baking muddy lawns, seeing swarms of dragonflies and smelling sewage. In a flooded Texas subdivision, the hard slog of rebuilding begins 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z The ratio of hydrogen isotopes revealed the approximate location of the dragonflies' birth-ponds. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z It is also home to over 1,200 species of animals and plants that are listed as endangered or close to extinction, including the black stork, dragonflies and the European tree frog. German prize honors transformation of Iron Curtain to nature reserve 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z The dragonfly backpack, at forty milligrams, is the smallest yet. Micro-Revolutions 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Hip-hop was audible from a loudspeaker someone had wheeled onto the sidewalk, where little boys were racing little girls, dribbling a basketball and darting from shop to shop like dragonflies. At the Center of Change, Cherry’s Unisex 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z If dragonflies are in the area where mosquitoes are seen, that is a good sign that the problem is under control, Torbert said. Pest abatement expert aims to protect public from mosquitoes 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z It’s not a super precise tracking system, Studds said, but it’s enough to tell if a dragonfly was born in Florida, Maryland or Maine. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z A little more joyful with the knowledge that female dragonflies will sometimes fake sudden death to avoid unwanted male advances. The week in patriarchy: should we prepare for the worst on abortion? | Jessica Valenti 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z Next he wants to turn his bionic dragonflies into hybrid drones—what a collaborator describes as “a totally new kind of micro aerial vehicle that’s smaller, lighter, and stealthier than anything else that’s man-made.” Micro-Revolutions 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z A giant insect loomed in the foreground, a kind of dragonfly with translucent wings, delicately rendered. Why Dana Schutz Painted Emmett Till 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z "We are creating a very primitive brain of an insect, a dragonfly," Bar-Nahum said. Drone-catchers emerge on a new aerial frontier 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z A dragonfly caught in northern latitudes might look like a local bug, but its wing isotopes reveal whether it is a migrant. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z "In their larval stages in water they are food for fish, newts and water beetles. Once on the wing, they are eaten by birds, bats and dragonflies," he says. Scotland's non-biting midges - BBC News 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z The most commonly eaten insect groups include beetles, caterpillars, bees, wasps, ants, grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, termites, dragonflies and flies. Should we eat bugs like Angelina Jolie? - BBC News 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z “This is a little storybook we did on bugs,” says volunteer Peggy Straw, 67, running her fingers over a plastic spider and dragonfly glued on a page. Central Florida Braille center ‘desperate’ for new home 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z Imagine a dragonfly so big its wings could block your 27-inch TV screen. What Was the Biggest Insect That Ever Lived? Because the South is the most comfortable place for a dragonfly late in the year, the third generation won’t migrate at all. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z "They may seem inconsequential but they support the creatures that we like to see, such as swallows and dragonflies. Who doesn't want to see dragonflies hunting?" Scotland's non-biting midges - BBC News 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z I am a huge, receptive visual instrument with a flexible lens, and I’m taking in the infinitude of all space and time and dragonflies and owls and life and roadkill and hydrogen gas. Fortress of Tedium: What I Learned as a Substitute Teacher. 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Physics: Gabor Horvath and colleagues, for discovering why white-haired horses are the most horsefly-proof horses, and for discovering why dragonflies are fatally attracted to black tombstones. Scholars who studied liars, put pants on rats win Ig Nobels 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z By comparison, modern dragonfly wingspans top out at about eight inches. What Was the Biggest Insect That Ever Lived? The new research “is a really good bit,” said Michael May, a dragonfly expert at Rutgers University who was not a member of this research team. There’s a huge and hidden migration in North America — of dragonflies 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Physics Prize - Gabor Horvath and colleagues, for discovering why white-haired horses are the most horsefly-proof horses, and for discovering why dragonflies are fatally attracted to black tombstones. Ig Nobel win for Alpine 'goat man' - BBC News 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Physics awards were given to researchers from Hungary, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, who found that white horses attract fewer horseflies and that dragonflies are fatally attracted to black tombstones. Ig Nobel prizes: trousers for rats and the truthfulness of liars 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z He filmed the stingrays with high-speed cameras as they tackled three kinds of prey—soft-bodied fish, tough shrimp, and very tough dragonfly nymphs. Stingrays Chew? Who Knew? Butterflies, dragonflies, bees, spiders, beetles, ants, scorpions, wasps and a slew of other multi-legged and winged creatures are in the spotlight thanks to several new and recently introduced jewelry styles. Insect-inspired jewelry puts the bug in the spotlight 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Even when you climb onto the levee, buzzing with dragonflies, that keeps the old delta farming community of Alliance from being swallowed, all that's visible is marshland, stretching toward a green horizon. Louisiana pols go to court blaming Big Oil for coastal ruin 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z “I basked in some transcendent sunsets with swarms of dragonflies and a few deer as my only companions. I never even saw a rattlesnake,” he writes. Essential California: Will downtown's housing boom go bust? 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z It looks like a goofy mosquito, its fat cockpit shoving through the wind while aloft, its wings folded up like a dragonfly while grounded. Flying cars just took a big step closer to being legal 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z This year, it’s been upgraded to an ugly black plastic barrier adorned with brightly painted artsy fish, turtles and dragonflies. Gripes grow along with marijuana-shielding fences 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z So in a later book White speaks of giving a young man he was in love with his “metaphorical due”, captured and let go like a dragonfly, but fixed for ever on the page. Alan Hollinghurst on Edmund White's gay classic A Boy’s Own Story 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z When she tells Jamie about her night spent in the trench, Claire speaks of feeling trapped like “a dragonfly in amber,” a reference to the book the series adapts for its second season. 'Outlander' recap: The one where no one's ready 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z Their only moderately smart feature is the dragonfly logo itself, which lights up in different colors depending on the bitrate of the music being played back. The easiest way to revolutionize your computer’s audio 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Last year, my colleagues and I described 60 new dragonfly species at once, adding 1 species to every 12 known in Africa2. Natural history: Restore our sense of species 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z Birds, bats and dragonflies don't really control mosquitoes. Mosquito repellents that work and some that don't 2016-04-30T04:00:00Z But someday soon, you may find yourself on vacation at the Grand Canyon, when a quadcopter whirs past, beating the air like a basketball-sized dragonfly as it circles taking high-resolution photos. These Amazing 'Dronies' Will Make You Believe in Life After Selfies 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z But it is also the fairy dust we have seen before in the novel: the mother’s ashes flying into the air; the dragonflies in the rickshaw. Sex, Grief, and Comedy Across Continents 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Some other creatures, including dragonflies, bats and fish, consume mosquitoes as part of their diets. South Bend researchers seek ways to slow Zika virus spread 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Species such as bees, dragonflies, grasshoppers, ladybirds, plants and mosses were put into groups based on the role they play in nature. State of Britain's wildlife 'increasingly fragile' - BBC News 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z On his 4,400-acre ranch there are deer, quail, jackrabbits, roadrunners, dragonflies and even the occasional eagle or mountain lion. Texas pipeline plans rouse protest and pride from residents of lush Big Bend 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z His earlier research involved inserting a tiny electrode into a dragonfly brain to record the responses involved in visual processing. Scientists Tap Dragonfly Vision to Build a Better Bionic Eye 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z If many of those insects are found in the water but not others - such as dragonflies - that need more oxygen, then the water quality is not good, she said. EXCHANGE: Shorewood event studies river life, water quality 2015-08-30T04:00:00Z It is as extraordinary a thing to witness as a dragonfly larva’s crawling out of the water and tearing itself out into a thing with wings. Rescuing Wildlife Is Futile, and Necessary 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z Shustrick said he’s noticed a surge in dragonflies in the past month and sometimes sees 50 to 70 of them at a time. Record rainfall brings swarms of dragonflies to Chicago 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z Brown also provided a cooler of water and grilled hot dogs as the sun set behind the nearby White River while hundreds of dragonflies soared over the freshly cut grass. Volunteers’ hot, sweaty toil starts cleanup of old school 2015-08-02T04:00:00Z Officials say much of the increase is attributed to greater knowledge about dragonflies and bumblebees. Input sought on New Hampshire wildlife action plan 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z Immature dragonflies — known as nymphs — typically hatch from the eggs in the spring. Endangered dragonflies, raised in captivity over several years, being released in Illinois 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z Or one of the many beautiful and brilliant dragonflies from Malaysia or Burma. Does Stuffing Animals Help Save Them? 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z He clambered into the cab of his “high-boy” fertilizer spreader, which looks like a giant mechanical dragonfly with black metal “wings” that skim the tops of the cornstalks. Farmers go high-tech in bid to reduce bay pollution 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z Once you get beyond the insane design, there's a set of "dragonfly"-style swinging doors, hubless motors inside the wheels, and a wireless charging system for the electric drivetrain. The Chevrolet FNR concept is impossible to describe — seriously, just look at it 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z There are tales by Norman Maclean; wildlife sketches by William D. Berry; and books on beekeeping, dragonflies, cowboys and the Navajo. Envisioning a Colorado Haven for Readers, Nestled Amid Mountains of Books 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z He captured this time-lapse video, below, of the metamorphosis of a common green darner dragonfly from a larval nymph. Watch a Dragonfly’s Grotesque and Beautiful Metamorphosis [Video] 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z When he is not imaging distant objects in the cosmos using some of the world's most powerful telescopes, he produces close-up photographs of one of the universe's smaller inhabitants: the dragonfly. Book Review: Dragonflies 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z “Only dragonflies do not leave a trace,” she said. Amanda Knox case: Italian judges hear final arguments, prepare to rule 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z The plant helps support river otters, rare wood turtles and some dragonfly species. State-by-state glance from new report on New England plants 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z For example, methylmercury accounts for more than 90 percent of the total mercury in dragonfly larvae from the streams, which is at the high end of what is commonly found in the region’s dragonflies. Historical Fur Trade Proves a Suspect in Modern Mercury Contamination 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z This feat may be possible because of a countermigration of dragonflies, which the birds eat. Falcon Hunters Become Fervent Preservationists 2015-01-04T05:00:00Z However, today researchers report in Nature that dragonflies do rely on predictive models to intercept prey. Watch: A dragonfly predicts the movements of its prey 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Now he’s trying to establish a photography business, called Strekoza - Russian for “dragonfly.” Scores of Russian gays seeking asylum in US 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z Anguish and love are both evident in a glittering birthday card intended for Judy Hazel S. Fernandez, depicting a happy frog on a lily pad, under a bouquet of pink water lilies, dragonflies flittering about. Family Room for Relatives of 9/11 Victims Is Recreated in Albany 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z They might be only inches in length, but dragonflies demand being treated with respect. Chaseburg naturalist helps catalog dragonflies 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z It’s hard to walk past the baby turtles, frogs, dragonflies and herons of the park without doing a double-take at each flash of pink. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, an oasis of beauty, is haunted by Relisha Rudd mystery Bass, koi and mosquito fish swim here, while bright dragonflies and zebra lapwing butterflies flit overhead. Miami, the great world city, is drowning while the powers that be look away 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z He climbed down to speak with us, standing amid gangs of dragonflies and vaulting grasshoppers on a shady smear of dirt—the future site of the restaurant. What Happens When the Amish Get Rich 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Jewels of the Air, an outdoor search for dragonflies. Events in Westchester for June 22-28, 2014 2014-06-20T04:00:00Z Then there was an afternoon when the place filled with thousands of dragonflies, iridescent in the sun. A Tepee Flourishes, Temporarily, in Brooklyn 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z The agenda includes a banquet, silent auction and an opportunity for dragonfly enthusiasts to trade notes. Dragonfly groups to host annual meetings 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z A CWT spokesman said the "long-term hope is that habitats in the forest may be adapted to allow the dragonflies to expand into additional areas". Rare dragonflies return after decade 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Thought of as a more ancient form of chemosensation, these proteins were recently implicated in the primitive smell system seen in dragonflies. When Did Insects Learn to Smell? 2014-05-10T12:00:57Z This spring and summer, look for dragonflies, black ducks, green tree frogs and birds such as bitterns, rails and green herons. Huntley Meadows Park restores hemi-marsh 2014-05-02T23:09:58Z A nearby pond designed to hold run-off water hosts ducks, a heron and dragonflies, which local people appreciate. 'Turmoil' over flood precaution move 2014-01-10T20:45:17Z Tradition and convention would have it that pterosaurs flew over the surface of the sea and caught fish, or flew close to watery places and caught dragonflies and other flying insects. Mark Witton s Pterosaurs: beautiful, lavish, scholarly and comprehensive 2013-12-27T14:45:05.235Z The first brain collectors weren’t really good dudes First cicada wings, now dragonflies: More insect wings that shred bacteria Are we sure the flames weren’t extinguished because they were trying to get away from Nickelback? Nerds and Words: Week 48 2013-12-01T23:15:02.720Z Their tattoos include a dragonfly, ruby slippers emblazoned on an ankle, a ship's helm and anchor, and a book. Rhode Island librarians seek to change image with tattoo calendar 2013-10-17T19:16:00Z We are not able to build visual sensors as good at detecting small moving objects as dragonflies and certainly not with that level of power consumption. How Long until We Have the Superhuman Exoskeletons from Elysium ? 2013-08-07T14:45:03.460Z The golden-ringed dragonfly is a striking specimen with an elongated black and yellow striped abdomen. Your pictures: Damsels and dragons 2013-07-19T00:14:20Z “The dragonfly catches moving flies in the air,” Leonardo says. Dragonflies with Backpacks May Advance the Science of Prey Capture 2013-06-17T19:45:02.257Z Sindh: Abiding Alienation Hindu farmers toiled picking cotton, as a cloud of dragonflies swarmed overhead. Pakistan’s Railroads Sum Up Nation’s Woes 2013-05-19T01:12:03Z The dragonfly climbs higher and higher into the sky, and the forest no longer seems so endless. City Room: Metropolitan Diary: A Bug's Life in Central Park 2013-05-13T06:00:15Z Or take a dragonfly and use its visual system. How Long until We Have the Superhuman Exoskeletons from Elysium ? 2013-08-07T14:45:03.460Z The range of some dragonfly species is contracting. Your pictures: Damsels and dragons 2013-07-19T00:14:20Z Our hope is that what we learn about the dragonfly will be broadly applicable to how neurons solve problems in general, Leonardo says. Dragonflies with Backpacks May Advance the Science of Prey Capture 2013-06-17T19:45:02.257Z This technology could someday give patrolling surveillance drones the same exquisite vision as a dragonfly on the hunt. New Camera Inspired by Insect Eyes 2013-05-01T18:30:00Z Ants march through an endless forest and cower as the metallic skin of a dragonfly shimmers in the sun and soars by. City Room: Metropolitan Diary: A Bug's Life in Central Park 2013-05-13T06:00:15Z It's having a robot that has the intelligence of a dragonfly; it can avoid obstacles and fly around. How Long until We Have the Superhuman Exoskeletons from Elysium ? 2013-08-07T14:45:03.460Z Like most insects the cool damp spring delayed the emergence of early dragonflies and damselflies, like this large red damselfly. Your pictures: Damsels and dragons 2013-07-19T00:14:20Z The authors recorded from the visual neurons of a large number of dragonflies as they were presented with prey moving across the visual field. Dragonflies keeping their eyes on the prize 2013-01-21T14:45:05.930Z In Zapata, the pilots used a slow-flying, experimental propeller plane designed for the task and called “the dragonfly.” Two Men. One Sky. The Silent Realization of a Purer Form of Flight 2013-01-12T20:22:14Z So, I guess I’ve thrust my stake into time already and am firmly moored in my own epoch like some Jurassic dragonfly preserved in golden amber. As The Value Of Content Declines, The Need To Analyze It Increases 2012-12-11T15:29:20Z A for the prize-winning "repellent radio" campaign makes the claim that "studies have shown that this frequency imitates the sound of a dragonfly, the mosquito's natural predator, thus keeping them away". The myth of mosquito-repelling ultrasound 2012-12-11T00:10:49Z This rare shot of a female emperor dragonfly laying eggs was taken at a small reserve on the outskirts of Lincoln by Andy Berry, who said he “got filthy taking it”. Your pictures: Damsels and dragons 2013-07-19T00:14:20Z But in fact, dragonflies are some pretty impressive predators, eating ants and mosquitoes and even wasps. Dragonflies keeping their eyes on the prize 2013-01-21T14:45:05.930Z Dense, dark, and damp populated by strange trees, giant dragonflies, and sluggish tetrapods resting on rotting logs -a diorama can be found in almost every museum and is short-hand for the Carboniferous tropics. Plant Paleoart Through the Ages 2012-11-23T21:45:05.437Z The second set of news was an Indiegogo project to commercialize a flying dragonfly robot based on research from Georgia Tech. Beware The Coming Robot Dragonfly Invasion 2012-11-07T20:21:49Z The story about the frequency of the dragonfly's wing beat is not the only rationale that is put forward for the technology. The myth of mosquito-repelling ultrasound 2012-12-11T00:10:49Z The purple stylus of a dragonfly appeared and disappeared. In Brazil, Attacking the Forest to Save It 2012-09-21T14:45:11.390Z Giant dragonflies roamed the Carboniferous period, around 300 million years ago. Dragonflies keeping their eyes on the prize 2013-01-21T14:45:05.930Z Cookies decorated to look like dragonflies and animals are brisk sellers. | Nyack: At the Runcible Spoon Cafe, Carbs and Camaraderie for Cyclists 2012-08-10T03:25:12Z Disney also culled items from its collection related to general presidential history, like a handwritten letter to the studio from Amy Carter in 1977 expressing her fondness for Evinrude, the dragonfly from “The Rescuers.” Disney and Reagan, United at Presidential Library 2012-07-22T03:22:22Z Some devices say they reproduce the sound of dragonfly wing beats But Knols, who has campaigned on this issue for years, argues that relying on ultrasound technology in such countries is madness. The myth of mosquito-repelling ultrasound 2012-12-11T00:10:49Z Bumblebees, dragonflies and grasshoppers were not affected by the release of radioactive materials, however. Green Blog: Fukushima vs. Chernobyl: How Have Animals Fared? 2012-07-12T13:58:20Z Collecting and analyzing epidermis samples from the abdomens of these dragonflies, they identified the color source as ommochrome pigments, responsible for color in many insects and crustaceans. Florid Findings: Male Dragonflies Color Shift via Simple Chemical Reaction 2012-07-10T17:15:00.223Z Although they live on land they frequently hunt underwater, diving to catch prey such as dragonfly nymphs, crayfish and snails. Shrews ‘warm up’ before cold dives 2012-07-03T07:45:39Z The dainty damselfly, a dragonfly relative, is one such creature, whose reappearance after last being seen in the 50s amazed scientists. Where is the UK's secret wild side? 2012-06-18T06:38:23Z These neighborhoods also offer plenty of dining options, including house sparrows, cockroaches, mice, dragonflies and moths. City Room: Kestrels Find New York City a Good Home 2012-06-07T17:46:16Z He predicts that over the long term, the spiders, bees, dragonflies and grasshoppers will eventually begin to drop off. Green Blog: Fukushima vs. Chernobyl: How Have Animals Fared? 2012-07-12T13:58:20Z Each summer, scores of sunny yellow dragonflies transform into vibrant scarlet flyers. Florid Findings: Male Dragonflies Color Shift via Simple Chemical Reaction 2012-07-10T17:15:00.223Z Compare that with a drop hitting a larger insect, like a dragonfly; the drop would break on its back, and the resulting force would transfer into the insect’s exoskeleton. How the Mosquito Survives Collisions with Raindrops [video] 2012-06-04T20:15:00.497Z Around 300 million years ago, dragonflies with the wingspans of hawks flitted above coal-producing swamps. Where Have the Hawk-Sized Insects Gone? 2012-06-04T20:02:00Z When the fish kept down the dragonfly numbers, the pollinators, and the flowers, flourished. Side Effects: The Ray and the Coconut: Tracing Life on Palmyra Atoll 2012-05-18T16:46:22Z It wasn’t too hard for the Fish and Wildlife Service to decide the fate of 92 freshwater snails, or 17 dragonflies, or indeed more than 500 species over the past year. Endangered-species truce faces big test from little sand dunes lizard 2012-05-06T16:53:00Z Many in Washington took a break to scan the sky and snap pictures of the crafts, oddly conjoined like two springtime dragonflies, as they made a series of ceremonial flyovers of the capital. The Lede Blog: Discovery Shuttle Makes Final Flight 2012-04-17T15:57:17Z What would fish and dragonflies and bats eat? Mosquito Control in the Florida Keys 2012-04-11T19:15:03.393Z Indeed, one group of large-bodied insects that probably glided rather than flew—relatives of today's dragonflies—disappeared from the fossil record and apparently went extinct soon after birds evolved. Where Have the Hawk-Sized Insects Gone? 2012-06-04T20:02:00Z Max saw a large dragonfly, of all the colours in the rainbow. The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo 2012-03-26T02:00:32.267Z A cobalt dragonfly lights on a shaken palm. Minstrel Weather 2012-01-24T03:00:25.640Z Candlestick Park conjures images of fly balls making abrupt left turns, hot dog wrappers zooming about like inebriated dragonflies and blue-lipped patrons frozen to their seats. Candlestick Park Journal: Before Candlestick Park?s Lights Go Out for Good 2012-01-13T04:55:11Z We walked the forest floor, listened to birdsong, watched dragonflies dart about, smelled leaves decaying into soil and rubbed the felted down on acorn caps. City Room: Manhattan Forest, Now Barren, Is Far From Lifeless 2011-12-23T21:20:26Z The only modern arthropod that may exceed anomalocaris is the dragonfly, which can have up to 28,000 lenses in each eye. Observatory: Anomalocaris Fossil Reveals Eyes with 16,000 Lenses 2011-12-13T00:14:37Z However, we saw signs of life: crows and dragonflies. The Lede: Sights and Sounds on the Grounds of a Nuclear Disaster 2011-11-14T00:25:27Z This is the tourney field of gorgeous dragonflies. Minstrel Weather 2012-01-24T03:00:25.640Z The mere presence of predators—even caged ones—is enough to scare dragonflies to death, according to a study in the journal Ecology. Predators Can Stress Prey To Death 2011-11-11T23:45:00.240Z He faces Aoyagi a little moment as though a wonderful dragonfly had poised above his reflection in a pool. More Portmanteau Plays 2011-11-11T03:00:27.887Z Michael L. May set out one recent Wednesday morning from his cramped office at the Rutgers University entomology building to collect a few dragonflies. It?s Complicated: When Dragonfly Love Comes Calling 2011-10-17T22:26:43Z The Dragonfly Swarm Project uses the power of the internet to allow everyone to participate in a large-scale study of dragonfly swarming behavior. The Dragonfly Swarm Project 2011-09-27T20:15:00.443Z Butterflies are continually crossing the ship, and dragonflies and great wasps and hornets are hawking over us. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z The dragonfly refused to be caught, he rushed up into the air nearly perpendicularly; and seeing another squirrel some way ahead, they left the dragonfly and crept from beech trunk to beech trunk towards him. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z While there are no plans to artificially introduce wildlife into the gardens, the National Parks Board hopes that newly resurgent species, including hornbills, kingfishers and dragonflies, will find a haven there. I.H.T. Special Report: Smart Cities 2011-07-28T19:57:20Z Most dragonflies, though, couple for only a few seconds. It?s Complicated: When Dragonfly Love Comes Calling 2011-10-17T22:26:43Z Data is compiled from the reports by an aquatic entomologist with a passion for dragonflies. The Dragonfly Swarm Project 2011-09-27T20:15:00.443Z I remember a stagnant pool there, and over it suspended some enamelled dragonflies, their wings vibrating so rapidly that the flies were like rubies shining in obscure nebulæ. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z At one point, he spotted a dragonfly, the first time he'd seen one on a glacier. What should we believe about al-Qaida? 2011-07-27T20:01:00Z Lazily, unexpectantly, the angler casts his line, to be only a convenient perch for the dragonflies; for the fish, save the affrighted minnows and the hungry pickerel, are as lazy as he. In New England Fields and Woods 2011-07-27T02:00:26.953Z Damselflies are the ones that can fold their transparent wings along the length of their dainty bodies, an ability dragonflies lack. It?s Complicated: When Dragonfly Love Comes Calling 2011-10-17T22:26:43Z Taps sounded across the quiet crest of Henry Hill on Thursday as dragonflies buzzed in the heat and perspiring visitors stood to salute the long-dead soldiers whose struggle there helped create the modern United States. Bull Run remembrance kicks off with pageantry and heat 2011-07-21T14:29:00Z Over the stagnant pools in those open spaces dragonflies hovered, fellows that moved, when we approached, like lines of red light. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z The researchers are using the helicopter to test technology that would make it possible for a computer to fly, say, a drone that looks like a dragonfly. War Evolves With Drones, Some Tiny as Bugs 2011-06-20T03:31:18Z Of insect life one hears little but the mellow drone of the bumblebee, the noontide chirp of the cricket, and the husky rustle of the dragonfly's gauzy wing. In New England Fields and Woods 2011-07-27T02:00:26.953Z But New Jersey has sufficient density of species of the most common and diverse dragonfly family, Libellulidae, to allow him to make meaningful progress, he says. It?s Complicated: When Dragonfly Love Comes Calling 2011-10-17T22:26:43Z It is also an important conservation area for dragonfly and pond life. Blackened forests 2011-05-05T16:08:17Z |
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