G rey or black marks not extending down the outer edge of the wing: Small White (image 4).
The eggs hatch into caterpillars which pupate when they have grown large enough. Through the late autumn and winter the butterfly exists as a pupa/chrysalis and spring, the adult butterfly emerges, mates and lays eggs on their chosen food plant. Killing a dragonfly is taboo in the Pueblo traditions.The four species of ‘white’ butterfly commonly found in the North East all have a similar life cycle. To the Hopi and Pueblo tribes, the dragonflies are a medicine animal that holds the powers of healing and transformation. The dragonfly is also known as a regenerative and protective force. Most Native Nations associate dragonfly with healing and shamanism. Dragonfly Symbolism in different culturesĪlthough the dragonflies represent change, poise and maturity for most people, different culture sees the dragonflies differently. The muscles are able to work each wing independently, allowing them to not only move in any direction easily but hover at a single spot for more than a minute. This is because of the muscles in the thorax their two sets of wings. If you watched a dragonfly closely before, you’ll notice that they fly with grace and poise in all six directions easily. By accepting change and adapting to the modification in our life, it symbolises maturity and our ability to understand life is more than what it seems to be. MaturityĪs humans, we are creatures of habit so change does not come easy for us. It can mean a change of perspective or to let go of the attachment to the outcome. ‘Change’ does not mean you should change your hair colour or immediately break up with the person you’re seeing. When this totem animal shows up, it is an indication of change. That is when the dragonfly comes to help. Like the dragonfly, we are also prone to change as we mature.īut sometimes, it’s difficult to tell when should we change. The male and female changes into different colours depending on their species. ChangeĪ dragonfly changes colours as it matures into an adult.
They are also connected to light and adaptability. It represents a change in perspective and a shift towards self-realisation. Additionally, if you see a dragonfly’s arrival to your home when a family member that’s sick, that means that family member would soon recover from their illness.Īdditionally, a dragonfly symbolizes maturity, poise and change. If they enter through the front door, it means your career will have a sharp uptrend soon. They help drive away bad luck and hunt down pests like mosquitoes.ĭo not chase the dragonflies away when they visit for that means you will be chasing away the protectors. Dragonfly Symbolismĭragonflies are known to bring blessings, harmony and loving relationships within the family. Google up animal symbolism and you’d find that dragonflies signify good luck, purity, harmony and prosperity.