“The coming of autumn determined by a red dragonfly.” – Kaya Shirao Dragonflies, as depicted in this haiku, have held a special place in Japanese culture for millennia; so much so that among the country’s names is Akitsushmi, or Dragonfly Island. As well as being deemed a harbinger of autumn, these insects symbolize happiness, strength, … Continue reading New assessment finds dragonflies and damselflies in trouble worldwide