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Unusual dragonfly swarms sweep across California after warm spring rains
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Olga R. Rodriguez | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points Sightings have been described as impressive, with one observer reporting around 100 dragonflies flying together. A notable increase in dragonfly sightings has been reported.
A notable increase in dragonfly sightings has been reported. Experts believe warm spring rains may have contributed to this phenomenon. People are seeing large groups of dragonflies in various areas, including near bodies of water and agricultural lands.
Sightings have been described as impressive, with one observer reporting around 100 dragonflies flying together. This observer, a nursery owner, first noticed the dragonflies while walking his dog and later saw them near a lake.
Further details about this phenomenon are available, including comments from people who have also seen the dragonflies in large numbers.
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Category: parks Published: August 25, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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