Dragonfly Larva (IMAGE)

University of California - Riverside

Dragonfly Larva

Caption

Photo shows a dragonfly larva, one of the most common species found in pond ecosystems. Dragonfly larvae like this one are the hyenas of pond ecosystems; they are top predators that attack and consume almost anything that crosses their paths.

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Ellen Harasimowicz Photography.

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