The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Threats to Dragonflies
Like many species, dragonflies are threatened by habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change.
Habitat Destruction
Agriculture and urban development can lead to the draining and destruction of wetlands, leaving dragonflies without a habitat.
Pollution
Pesticides and other pollutants can contaminate the water in which dragonflies live.
Climate Change
Climate change can affect water levels in wetlands, which may impact dragonflies' abilities to reproduce and find food.
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Right: The Hine's Emerald Dragonfly, native to the midwestern United States, has been on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's list of endangered species since 1995.
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 38° 53.275′ N, 77° 1.612′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can be reached from Independence Avenue Southwest just east of 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Enid A. Haupt Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Fruitful Fig (within shouting distance of this marker); The Moongate Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Moongate Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Enid A. Haupt Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals (within shouting distance of this marker); The Parterre (within shouting distance of this marker); Constantine L. Seferlis (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
