Hello, I'm an expert in entomology, which is the scientific study of insects. When it comes to dragonflies, they're not known for biting humans, but let's discuss what might happen if you were to be bitten by one.

Dragonflies are part of the order Odonata, which also includes damselflies. They have a set of compound eyes that give them excellent vision, and they are agile fliers. However, they do not have the typical biting mouthparts that you might associate with biting insects like mosquitoes or ants. Instead, dragonflies are predators and use their mandibles to catch and consume other insects while in flight.

If a dragonfly were somehow to bite a human, it would be a very rare occurrence and would likely be accidental, as their mouthparts are not adapted for biting human skin. The bite would probably not break the skin due to the lack of piercing or chewing structures, and it would likely feel more like a gentle pinch or scratch.

In the extremely unlikely event that a dragonfly did manage to bite you, it would not transmit diseases like some other biting insects can. Dragonflies are not known vectors for diseases that affect humans. However, if you have a severe allergic reaction to insect bites in general, you should seek medical attention regardless of the type of insect involved.

To summarize, while it's improbable to be bitten by a dragonfly, if it were to happen, it would not be a serious health risk under normal circumstances.

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YES, if you catch one and hold it in your hand and carelessly allow its mandibles to reach your skin, it will bite as hard as it can in self defense. Very few dragonflies can even break the skin, but some of the big ones can do so and may induce an ��ouch��. ... A dragonfly would never land on someone and bite.read more >>