Dragonflies own the air over lakes and ponds in late July. They have large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Their aerial feats are amazing.
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Summer brings out the animals that are best described as blood suckers. All blood feeders are small. Large animals would find it impossible to obtain enough blood to keep them going. Blood is the life fluid of all animals.
Flies include some 11 different families with blood-sucking members. Horse flies and deer flies are among the blood sippers. Then there are 70 species of mosquitoes that call North Carolina home. At least two-thirds of them bite humans. Some specialize in biting birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The others seem less particular.
Fleas are probably the most highly ...