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How fast do they fly?

April 26, 2017fast fly

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How fast do they fly?

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The maximum speed of large species like the hawkers is around 10-15 metres/sec, or roughly 25-30 mph. Average cruising speed is probably about 10 mph. Small species, and especially damselflies, are generally slower, although many medium-sized species can probably keep up with the largest ones.

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Claims of 60 mph were poorly based. Current workers are comfortable with estimates between 30 and 60 kph. Because of the erratic flight movements it is very hard to measure peak speeds of flying dragonflies.