Meet the Real Six-legged Dragons

byKatie Bagli

Who could they be? Dragonflies, of course! True to their name, the first prehistoric dragonflies were incredibly large–they had a wingspan equal to that of a crow! These massive wings may have proved to be rather cumbersome when the insect flew through low vegetation. Over time, they evolved, shortening in size until they became what we see today.

Masters of Aeronautics Did you know dragonflies can fly backwards, sideways and even hover in one spot in mid-air! For these antics, they have been given the moniker ‘helicopters’. And while performing these antics, they curve their forelegs into a basket of sorts to scoop up any insects in the