Hope • June 21, 2026

A Golden-Ringed Jewel: Britain’s Longest Dragonfly Hitches Ride on Woman’s Thumb (LOOK and LEARN)

Originally published on Good News Network

A Golden-Ringed Jewel: Britain’s Longest Dragonfly Hitches Ride on Woman’s Thumb (LOOK and LEARN)

A woman was stunned when Britain's longest dragonfly stopped to hitch a ride—on her thumb. Sarah Hawkes came across the striking Golden-Ringed Dragonfly when walking near the Ceiriog River in Wales. The insects can grow up to 4 inches (9cm) with a wingspan just as long. Sarah, who happens to be a conservation officer

A woman was stunned when Britain's longest dragonfly stopped to hitch a ride—on her thumb. Sarah Hawkes came across the striking Golden-Ringed Dragonfly when walking near the Ceiriog River in Wales. The insects can grow up to 4 inches (9cm) with a wingspan just as long. Sarah, who happens to be a conservation officer
Originally published on Good News Network.
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