Ars Technica
Dragonflies maneuver like fighter pilots
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Researchers found that male dragonflies perform aerial maneuvers during combat using basic visual processing rather than complex cognitive calculations. A study examined how dragonflies track and intercept each other in flight, determining that their movements follow straightforward vision-based behaviors. The findings were published in a peer-reviewed journal focusing on animal behavior and neuroscience.
