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Post Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:53 pm   Dragonflies are being attracted to my pond. Good or Bad?

My res was basking this morning and being slightly harassed by this red dragonfly hovering around the pond. Im guessing its the time of the year that dragonflies lay eggs in water. Is this something to be concerned about?

I have 6 very large goldfish and one koi in the pond with my res
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:04 pm   

No idea. Try googling it to see if they're toxic when eaten.
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:05 pm   

There safe to eat. Your fish will get the nymphs way before your turtle ever seems them anyway. You have know idea the amount of insects that is actually going into your pond that the fish make work of. The dragonfly just happen to be big so you noticed it :wink:
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:47 pm   

Dragonflies actually prey on mosquitoes in larvae and adult form. That is if you suffer from those pesky bugs. Mosquitoes also lay eggs in water. So it could simply be hunting for food.
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Post Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:30 am   

thanks everyone, good information to know!
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Post Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:53 pm   

I love dragonflies! They are attracted to water (as are frogs). I wouldn't worry about them and your RES.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:30 pm   

I was just outside at my Pond and had two Dragonflies land on me! I love em'!
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Post Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:20 pm   

I get them all over my pond too, dont seem to bother my turts though
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:09 pm   

I love Dragonflies....
http://members.tripod.com/Nanna_4/thedragonfly.html
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