{"id":11471,"date":"2022-06-30T12:20:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T17:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=11471"},"modified":"2023-05-04T02:12:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T07:12:11","slug":"how-to-hold-a-dragonfly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/how-to-hold-a-dragonfly\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Hold A Dragonfly {Videos Inside}"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever wondered how to hold a dragonfly? There are actually a couple of different ways you can do it. Keep reading to learn about the best ways to catch, pick up, and hold dragonflies<\/a>, as well as helpful information on what to do if a dragonfly lands on you or bites you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Catch a Dragonfly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dragonflies can fly extremely fast<\/a>, so catching one is pretty difficult. When attempting to catch a dragonfly, you\u2019ll have to be quick but also careful so as not to injure or kill your specimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to catch a dragonfly is to use a soft mesh net such as a butterfly net. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take your net into an open field or an area near a water source\u2013anywhere in your area where you know or have seen dragonflies congregate. It\u2019s easiest to catch a dragonfly while it is resting, but you can also try to catch one in flight if you\u2019re quick enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have your sights set on a specific dragonfly, approach it slowly; the dragonfly will most likely see you, as dragonflies have large eyes and many species have nearly 360 degree vision; but you\u2019re attempting to show the insect you\u2019re not a threat, so move slow and don\u2019t get any closer than necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re ready to strike with the net, do it fast. One swift movement is the best way to go. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close off the net opening with your hand once you\u2019ve caught your dragonfly; this will prevent it from being able to escape the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you don\u2019t want to leave the dragonfly in the net any longer than necessary; you will have to use your hands to remove it. What\u2019s the best way to do this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Pick Up a Dragonfly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two different ways of picking up a dragonfly. With both methods, the goal is to avoid hurting the dragonfly and avoiding being bitten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at each of these methods in turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method #1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As shown in this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y_VCVBdxKxY<\/a>