// Dr. Farrukh Chishtie Dragonflies are more than beautiful insects flashing over ponds and canals. They are guardians of freshwater health. When dragonflies disappear, it is often a warning that wetlands are being pushed beyond safe limits by pollution, habitat loss, and water mismanagement. Every living being serves an ecological purpose, from the tiniest organisms to the largest species. Dragonflies, members of the insect order Odonata, play key roles in wetland ecosystems