How Damselflies Stand Up Against Dragonflies | Wild to Know
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
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The common blue damselfly is exactly what its name suggests: common, and blue. But how do they stay that way, when their lifespan is just 12 days, and predators lurk in every lake?
Besides their fearless flying and near-360-degree vision, damselflies are fierce fighters. They attack larger dragonflies to ensure their offspring - so-called nymphs - will survive underwater. And when it comes to mating season, they’re not short of a trick or two…
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Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:40 meet the common blue
01:12 damselfly facts
02:04 sex life of damsels
02:19 dragonfly facts
02:45 -25% discount code Curiosity Stream
04:13 damselflies vs dragonflies
05:02 nymph monsters
05:47 transformation
05:57 wheel of love
06:50 animation mating
06:57 final mating act
07:53 check out our Wild to Know playlist
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So all of those huge groups of blue damselflies are males? That's crazy! Where are all the females? Do they stick together as well? Thank you for the awesome video ❤
Hi Nicole! Yes, they're all male! Thank you for watching!
My favourite channel! You guys always have amazing footage ✨💕
Hi Savini! That's amazing! Thank you for watching our videos 🥰
dragon and damsel flies are the best insects. Amazing video as always👍
They're super cool! Thank you for watching!
they've probably been doing this dance for millions of years too
They look like mini dragonflies
True! But they fight dragonflies 😏
The most graceful flyers IMO
Hi Kevin! Totally agree!
What a great video, excellent work by Terramater, information for people who want to know what the natural world around us, what a great filming job, I love this channel, congratulations for the meticulous work and for the great information!!!!
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This channel has made me see nature in a new light. I love everytime there's a new video.
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Wow, amazing 🤩
Right?!
Fascinating video with stunning camerawork! I've gained a newfound respect for the common blue now
Hi Bryce! Really fascinating close-ups right?! They look so cool!
@@terramater definitely!
Really cool insect!
100% 🙌
They indeed ate common and blue
In a guessing game, it would be easier to guess their name 😄
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Impressive
We're glad you liked it! 🤩 Any fav moment?
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All of the damselflies shown in this video are now dead.