MƒA Thursday Think: Dragonfly and Damselfly Evolution From Water to Sky

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400 Years of Flight: Dragonfly and Damselfly Evolution From Water to Sky 
Speaker: Dr. Jessica Ware, Ph.D.

<p>Dragonflies and damselflies are among the earliest flying animals—before birds, before bats, before pterosaurs, the first animal to fly was something dragonfly-like! Existing for over 250 million years, they have evolved fascinating behaviors for mating, egg-laying, flight, and communication. Such behaviors have enthralled humans for millennia, with dragonflies and damselflies commonly featured in stories, music, art, and fashion across human cultures. </p><p>In this talk, Dr. Jessica Ware will give an overview of our current knowledge of these remarkable insects, presenting new molecular estimates for damselfly and dragonfly evolution that tell us more about the evolution of flight. She’ll also discuss how human-driven climate change has led to a steady decline in these and all insect species and will provide guidance on how to best protect these colorful creatures and their kin.</p>

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