Moonfly

==Overview==
Moonflies are nocturnal bloodsucking insects. Adult moonflies lay their eggs in the water, which develop into aquatic larvae. The larvae eat other aquatic insects (and even baby fish and amphibians when able), until they are ready for the pupa stage, at which point they crawl out of the water and encase themselves in a hard, protective shell. After a few days, the adult moonfly emerges. Depending on the specific species, adult moonflies live from a few weeks to up to a few months.
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==Appearance==
Moonflies are pure white in color, with large, pale green compound eyes. They resemble dragonflies, but with a larger head, shorter abdomen, and a long, bloodsucking proboscus.
==Temperament==
Moonflies are aggressive insects who desire only to eat and mate.
==Diet==
In most species, both male and female moonflies eat other insects and the blood of larger animals. In some species, the males drink plant juices while the females drink blood.
==Habitat==
Swamps, rainforests, and other temperate zones with enough water to support their egg and larval stages.
==Lore & Culture==
Most consider moonflies to be only annoying pests, but the superstitious believe that finding a moonfly during the full moon is an ill omen.
Content by RenekaiMinor Edits: Candle at 22:24, Jun 15, 2013 (UTC)
Category:Insects
Category:Animals