Instead they hold their wings out flat. Dragonfly Spiky Legs - Rows of spikes on each leg help the dragonfly to hold on to slippery surfaces and keep a grip on its food. The legs are right at the front of the body, just behind the mouth. This makes it easy to grasp things but difficult to walk. Fast Food - Dragonflies hold their legs forward like a net to scoop up gnats and other flying insects.
Dragonflies usually munch their meals while in flight.
Their jaws, called mandibles are sharp and pointed to tear their food apart. Bendy Body - The long, narrow part of the body, called the abdomen helps the dragonfly to keep its balance as it skims over the bog. The colourful abdomen is made up of many strong segments. Joints between the segments allow the dragonfly to bend easily. This is important when the dragonfly is mating or laying eggs.