Near 360° Vision:
Their large compound eyes provide an extremely wide field of vision, allowing them to spot prey from almost any angle.
Four Independent Wings:
Unlike other flies, dragonflies have four wings that they can control independently, enabling rapid changes in direction and precise flight maneuvers.
Predictive Hunting:
Their brains are specialized to calculate and predict the flight path of their prey, allowing them to intercept it without an obvious chase.
Ambush Strategy:
Dragonflies often act as ambush predators, waiting for prey to come within striking distance before rapidly capturing it with their specialized legs.
Sharp Jaws and Legs:
They subdue their prey by catching it with their powerful legs and then biting it with their large, sharp jaws.
Air Dynamics:
They consistently fly about one meter per second faster than their target, a speed-matching behavior that is key to interception, according to UC Davis College of Biological Sciences.
