Dragonflies swarm near Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island

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STORY: :: Dragonflies swarm near Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island

:: July 27, 2024

:: Westerly, Rhode Island

Reuters was able to independently verify the location with the terrain layout and electric poles that matched the satellite and file imagery of the area. Reuters was able to independently verify the date with the source.

Local media reported that beachgoers said the swarm descended like a "black cloud," causing people to leave.

Dragonflies in North America migrate each year in late summer and early fall. They are an important part of ecosystems since they eat mosquitos and other insects. Experts say getting caught in a dragonfly swarm poses no risk to humans.