15/01/2023
I’ve always loved dragonflies since I was a little girl. To me they are like little fairies. They are such a good thing to have around as they literally consume hundreds of mosquitoes daily. When they appear at the beginning of the season it tells us it is a time to harvest fish and yams. Aboriginal grandmothers use the dragonflies to test babies' hearing. They catch the dragonfly making them
buzz near the babies' ears. When the baby responds, we know that they have
good hearing. If not, the elders bring the dragonfly closer so the baby can feel the vibration and sound of its wings, then they sing to the
spirits and the dragonfly to help the newborn to grow and be able to communicate. Dragonfly represents transformation and family. Their cruising speed is around 10 mph but they can fly as fast as 30 mph if need be. To see them near means the environment in the air and water nearby is healthy. Such a beautiful welcome visitor to your garden
