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Dragonflies are being attracted to my pond. Good or Bad?
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Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:53 pmby H15A5H1
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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Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:04 pmby jenaero
No idea. Try googling it to see if they're toxic when eaten.
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Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:05 pmby Diamondbacks4Life
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
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Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:47 pmby christu
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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Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:30 amby H15A5H1
thanks everyone, good information to know!
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Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:53 pmby marisa
I love dragonflies! They are attracted to water (as are frogs). I wouldn't worry about them and your RES.
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Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:30 pmby Linus
I was just outside at my Pond and had two Dragonflies land on me! I love em'!
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:20 pmby turtletex
I get them all over my pond too, dont seem to bother my turts though
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Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:09 pmby Terryo