dragonfly
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Just one plant is on the list - the green-winged orchid - alongside a large number of invertebrates including the pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly and the black darter dragonfly.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
He’s started dressing in oversized designer T-shirts, massive shearling coats, and a slim suit with dragonflies on it—with matching dragonfly shoes.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024
A dragonfly lands on a plant near one of the yard’s water features.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
These conditions preserved fossils in incredible detail, capturing delicate structures like dragonfly wings and even a dinosaur feather.
From New York Times • May 14, 2024
A turquoise dragonfly hovers above them, then darts crookedly away.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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