With the arrival of globe skimmers from Africa, it was the perfect season to explore the fascinating world of odonates—dragonflies and damselflies—on our campus.
Thirteen students from grades 6-8 took a walk through the football field and discovered they share their school grounds with these remarkable insects. They learned to tell the difference between dragonflies and damselflies, explored their life cycles, and gave creative names to the damselflies like “orange tip” and “blue tip.”
One exciting fact they uncovered was that dragonflies are the most efficient predators in nature, with an incredible 97% hunting success rate—far surpassing cheetahs! They also learned about ancient dragonflies as large as crows and the vital role these insects play in controlling mosquito populations.
The walk sparked excitement and curiosity, and students are already looking forward to their next adventure—observing the birds around campus.
Led by: Misha Bansal, Our in house Sustainability & Nature Education Specialist
Photos by: Piyush Longjam, Grade 12- IBDP
