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On one recent September day, more than 400,000 dragonflies swarmed Cape May. Migrating dragonflies may form swarms between late July and the middle of October, most often during September. These harmless insects become more concentrated at peninsulas and other coastal locations after cold fronts. Most dragonfly migration swarms follow geographical features in the landscape, such as coastlines, lake shores, and even the Garden State Parkway. There is still much to learn about their migration, including their origin, destination, and the distance they travel. Fat deposits in their abdomens suggest they may migrate long distances.
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