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Who knows? May be I’m the real princess that can break the spell.

In European folklore, it is said that a prince was once transformed into a dragonfly by a witch. He could only return to his human form if he found a woman who loved him enough to kiss him. With my true eagerness and excitement to see the face of my lost prince, I have been following dragonflies from my early childhood. I kissed you thousand times out of curiosity but you never turned into human Prince charming I have long awaited. Though you never turned into prince, watching you fills me with an indescribable joy and happiness.

Uff… please ignore my childish thoughts. To share some important information about they are carnivorous insects that feed on other insects, such as mosquitoes, flies, and moths. They catch their prey mid-flight and are very efficient at hunting, consuming up to their body weight insects in just 30 minutes. The role of dragonflies as predators is essential in keeping the population of other insects in check, preventing the overpopulation of harmful insects and maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

Dragonflies play an essential role in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, because they have a significant impact on mosquitoes population management, dragonflies aid in lowering the risk of contracting diseases spread by some mosquito species, including West Nile virus, malaria, and dog heart-worms.(Source; Dragonfly Bites, Life Span, Migration, Environmental Benefits by Deborah Weatherspoon).