Don’t let their beautiful wings and graceful movements fool you. Dragonflies are fierce and ancient predators that can thrive in some of the most extreme environments on the planet. Join Museum entomologist and dragonfly expert Jessica Ware on an exploration of these fascinating and truly global insects—and find out how her work with the Museum’s collections helps scientists collaborate around the world.

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