Why do dragonflies live only 24 hours?

✨ Can a dragonfly really live only one day?
Discover the truth behind this intriguing idea.

The adult dragonfly is often linked to an extremely short lifespan—around 24 hours. But that's only the final stage of its life cycle.

🧪 Stage 1: Life underwater
Before it can fly, the dragonfly spends several months—or even years—underwater as a nymph.

🦋 Stage 2: The quick transformation
Once it emerges, it survives just long enough to reproduce. It barely eats, focusing all its energy on laying eggs.

💡 A natural symbol of efficiency—brief, yet purposeful.