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Dragonfly on a Lotus Petal

A broad-winged dragonfly rests at the center of a gathering of open lotus flowers, buds, and leaves.

A large dragonfly rests among lotus flowers and leaves in a clear coloring page with enclosed spaces that are easy for children to fill.
Dragonfly on a Lotus Petal
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A Dragonfly Resting Among Lotus Plants

The large dragonfly is shown with its wings spread evenly on both sides of its long body. Blooming lotus flowers, unopened buds, and broad leaves surround it, while the upper part of the scene remains open. The centered insect and layered pond plants bring together two familiar sights from a freshwater habitat.

Fascinating Facts About Dragonflies and Lotus Ponds

Dragonflies often pause on plants near water, where they can rest, warm themselves, or watch for small flying insects. Their young, called nymphs, live underwater before emerging and changing into winged adults. Lotus plants root in mud beneath the water even though their leaves and flowers rise toward the surface.

Natural Colors of Dragonflies and Lotus Plants

  • Dragonfly body: blue, green, red, brown, or black, depending on the species
  • Dragonfly eyes: green, blue, brown, red, or bronze
  • Dragonfly wings: mostly transparent, sometimes with amber, brown, or dark markings
  • Lotus petals: white, pink, pale yellow, or deep rose
  • Lotus leaves and buds: fresh green to blue-green, with buds matching the flower color
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

Why do dragonflies hold their wings open when they rest?
Most true dragonflies rest with their wings extended to the sides. Their close relatives, damselflies, more often bring their wings together above the body.
Do dragonflies live their whole lives above the pond?
No. They spend the early part of life underwater as nymphs. The adult eventually leaves its old skin near the water and flies away.
How can lotus leaves remain above muddy pond bottoms?
Long, flexible stalks connect the leaves to roots anchored in the mud. Air spaces inside the plant help support its parts and move gases between them.
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