As an entomologist with a focus on insect flight capabilities, I can tell you that dragonflies are known for their exceptional flying abilities. However, when it comes to flying backwards, they are not capable of it. Dragonflies can hover, fly forward, and even fly straight up, but they do not have the ability to fly in reverse. Their wings are designed for forward flight and maneuverability, which allows them to catch prey and evade predators effectively.

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Dragonflies can move each of their four wings independently. They can flap each wing up and down, and rotate their wings forward and back on an axis. Dragonflies can move straight up or down, fly backwards, stop and hover, and make hairpin turns, at full speed or in slow motion.read more >>