NO, dragonflies are not pests

Here is a link that might be useful: Dragonflies

No, their larva are aquatic and prey on mosquito larva among other things. The adults are great hunters of mosquitos, flies, and sometimes aphids.

They're a great insect to have around. When I staked, they liked the tops of stakes as a hangout.

-Kristy

I don't know what I was thinking of! On one level I knew very well that dragonflies are harmless. I do love looking at them, and these are so large you can see every detail of their wings. It's such a surprise seeing them so far away from water.

I guess I've spent such an inordinate amount of time this year protecting the garden and the house (not to mention the cat) from critters that will eat and/or infest them. Between the rabbits, the mice, the coyotes, plus the ants, aphids, and whiteflies, if something moves, I'm suspicious.