How Damselflies Stand Up Against Dragonflies | Wild to Know
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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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My favourite channel! You guys always have amazing footage ✨💕
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
Hi Savini! That's amazing! Thank you for watching our videos 🥰
dragon and damsel flies are the best insects. Amazing video as always👍
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
They're super cool! Thank you for watching!
@alveolate
6 ай бұрын
they've probably been doing this dance for millions of years too
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 ❤
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
Hi Nicole! Yes, they're all male! Thank you for watching!
The most graceful flyers IMO
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin! Totally agree!
They look like mini dragonflies
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
True! But they fight dragonflies 😏
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!!!!
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching our videos! 🥰
Wonderful
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
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This channel has made me see nature in a new light. I love everytime there's a new video.
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
Hi Steve! That's so nice to hear, we're very happy about that! Thanks for watching our videos!
Wow, amazing 🤩
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
Right?!
Fascinating video with stunning camerawork! I've gained a newfound respect for the common blue now
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
Hi Bryce! Really fascinating close-ups right?! They look so cool!
@brycekirkham6896
6 ай бұрын
@@terramater definitely!
Really cool insect!
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
100% 🙌
Impressive
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
We're glad you liked it! 🤩 Any fav moment?
Super
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
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They indeed ate common and blue
@terramater
6 ай бұрын
In a guessing game, it would be easier to guess their name 😄
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All of the damselflies shown in this video are now dead.