Nature & Environment

Beachgoers end up in the middle of a huge swarm of dragonflies

By T.K. Randall
August 8, 2024 ·  6 comments

Dragonflies everywhere. Image Credit: YouTube / WCVB Channel 5 Boston / Richard Sontag There's no denying that dragonflies are quite impressive insects; their large size, distinctive coloration and unusual body shape have long made them a point of study and intrigue.

That said, encountering hundreds of thousands of them at once would be a less than desirable prospect.

Nevertheless, such a scenario became reality for hundreds of beachgoers on Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island last month when an enormous swarm of the insects suddenly descended upon them.All people could do was wait things out as the dragonflies filled the air around them.

Some could be seen trying to swat the insects away, while others grabbed their phones to take video footage and pictures of the phenomenon.

It is believed that warm ocean temperatures and wind may have forced the insects to the shore.

You can check out some footage of the swarm below.


Source: BBC News | Comments (6)

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