Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Dragonfly, Green & Blue, Flexible, Rubber Toy Animal, Realistic Figure, Model, Educational Gift, 3" F1052 B190

A  dragonfly  is a  flying insect  belonging to the  infraorder  Anisoptera  below the  order  Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of true dragonfly are known. Most are  tropical, with fewer species in  temperate regions. Loss of  wetland  habitat threatens dragonfly populations around the world. Adult dragonflies are characterized by a pair of large, multifaceted  compound eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent  wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Many dragonflies have brilliant  iridescent  or metallic colours produced by  structural colouration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly's  compound eyes  have nearly 24,000  ommatidia  each. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the closely related  damselflies, which make up the other odonatan infraorder (Zygoptera) and are similar in  body plan  though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold their wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen. Dragonflies are agile fliers, while damselflies have a weaker, fluttery flight. Dragonflies are  predatory insects, both in their aquatic  nymphs  stage (also known as  naiads) and as adults. In some species, the nymphal stage lasts for up to five years, and the adult stage may be as long as ten weeks, but most species have an adult lifespan in the order of five weeks or less, and some survive for only a few days.[2]  They are fast, agile fliers capable of highly accurate aerial ambush, sometimes migrating across oceans, and often live near water. They have a uniquely complex mode of reproduction involving indirect insemination, delayed fertilization, and sperm competition. During mating, the male grasps the female at the back of the head, and the female curls her abdomen under her body to pick up sperm from the male's secondary genitalia at the front of his abdomen, forming the "heart" or "wheel" posture. Collectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion.