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Dragonflies’ Dark Wings Burn in Fire’s Wake | Spokane News
Dragonflies, especially the common whitetail, may be ancient survivors—but new research reveals a surprising twist: their iconic dark wing patterns, once an evolutionary advantage for mating and spotting rivals, could now be a liability after wildfires. A Nature Climate Change study using four decades of U.S. data shows these dragonflies are disappearing from heavily burned areas because their dark wings absorb too much heat, draining energy needed to reproduce. Scientists Michael Moore and Sarah Nalley warn this isn’t just about surviving the flames—it’s about thriving afterward in a hotter…
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