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Does anyone else think dragonflies are absolutely disgusting ?

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dragonflyhater · 26/07/2022 20:34

They're like bird sized insects to me that make me want to gag. Is that just me or does anyone else hate them and see them this way ?

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ChiefWiggumsBoy · 26/07/2022 20:34

I dislike all insects, and the bigger they are the more I hate them.

CuriousCatfish · 26/07/2022 20:35

They scare me a bit. They are too big.

TowerRavenSeven · 26/07/2022 20:35

I like them!

LemonAndAPear · 26/07/2022 20:35

Nooo. They're incredibly beautiful.

ofwarren · 26/07/2022 20:36

I love them!

LizzieSiddal · 26/07/2022 20:36

I think they’re beautiful! Especially the blue ones.

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dragonflyhater · 26/07/2022 20:36

ChiefWiggumsBoy · 26/07/2022 20:34

I dislike all insects, and the bigger they are the more I hate them.

Yes I am the same

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TheChosenTwo · 26/07/2022 20:36

Well I think they’re actually really beautiful but we live near a really big lake and they often end up trapped in our kitchen which I’d rather didn’t happen!

pippinsleftleg · 26/07/2022 20:36

I love them, they’re beautiful!

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dragonflyhater · 26/07/2022 20:37

LizzieSiddal · 26/07/2022 20:36

I think they’re beautiful! Especially the blue ones.

A blue one nearly made me drop my baby today, out of absolute panic !

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Starsarestillthere · 26/07/2022 20:37

Oh! I love them I think they're beautiful! Was kayaking the other day and dragonflies dancing on the water was my favourite bit! Not a fan of silverfish... so I guess we all have our hang ups 🙂

Thatswhyimacat · 26/07/2022 20:37

They're annoying! Never leave you alone.

User952539 · 26/07/2022 20:38

They’re beautiful

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 26/07/2022 20:38

No but butterflies have the same affect on me 🤢

GettingStuffed · 26/07/2022 20:39

They're beautiful

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dragonflyhater · 26/07/2022 20:39

They're just so gross, just googled pics of them and feel ill. Serious insect phobia. Does anyone know where insect phobia comes from ?

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ItsOnlyWordsInnit · 26/07/2022 20:39

They‘re utterly beautiful and delicate, one of the joys of nature. I agree with a PP about dragonflies while kayaking, such a wonderful experience.

CalistoNoSolo · 26/07/2022 20:40

ChiefWiggumsBoy · 26/07/2022 20:34

I dislike all insects, and the bigger they are the more I hate them.

You do realise that without insects life on earth would cease? How utterly bizarre to hate the things that keep everything in the biosphere functioning.

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dragonflyhater · 26/07/2022 20:40

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 26/07/2022 20:38

No but butterflies have the same affect on me 🤢

They're also absolutely disgusting. They're bodies are so gross.

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dragonflyhater · 26/07/2022 20:40

Their bodies

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Soubriquet · 26/07/2022 20:40

I love them. Tbh, not a lot of bugs bother me.

I even like moths which people seem to hate. There are some truly beautiful moths out there. Even more beautiful than butterflies

HippeePrincess · 26/07/2022 20:41

I think they look magical, like fairies should ride on them!

BongoJim · 26/07/2022 20:41

dragonflyhater · 26/07/2022 20:34

They're like bird sized insects to me that make me want to gag. Is that just me or does anyone else hate them and see them this way ?

Bird sized? Millions of years ago when the atmosphere was denser and could support larger insects, they were almost two feet across!

PrincessSpanky · 26/07/2022 20:42

I find just about all insects fascinating and love dragonflies, butterflies and many more.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/07/2022 20:43

I don't like insects, but love dragonflies.

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