They might look a little scary now, but these tiny creatures will soon grow into one of nature’s most effective mosquito hunters—dragonflies! These little aquatic nymphs spend their early life underwater, feeding on pests, before transforming into the delicate, darting beauties we love. A single dragonfly can eat hundreds of mosquitoes a day, making them an ally in any garden. So next time you see one, give it a little patience—it’s growing into a garden guardian