Dragonflies

Dragonflies make a pond feel like summer.

They patrol the water, pause on plant stems, flash across the surface, and turn a quiet pond into a hunting ground.

Why ponds attract them

Dragonflies and damselflies need water for their life cycle. Their larvae live beneath the surface before emerging, climbing up stems, and transforming into adults.

What helps them

• Emergent plants and stems.
• Sunny edges.
• No fish.
• Clean but living water.
• A mix of shallow and deeper areas.
• Nearby vegetation for shelter.