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Druon

Druon

The Druon is a small, colorful insect that loves to flit around flowers. It helps plants grow by spreading pollen as it moves from bloom to bloom.

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Druon is a medium-sized insect, typically sporting a metallic green or blue segmented body. Its most distinctive feature is a pair of large, iridescent wings that shimmer with all the colours of the rainbow. Short, feathery antennae protrude from its head.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyCynipidaeGenusAndricus
Druon
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Druon

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Druon's powerful wings beat so fast, they create a tiny, almost invisible blur!

Baby Druons, called 'grubs,' live underground for weeks before transforming!

Their antennae can detect the scent of a blooming flower from over a mile away!

They communicate with each other using tiny, silent wing vibrations we can't hear!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Navigator

Druon can locate specific flowers from afar using special ultraviolet vision that helps them see nectar guides.

Ability

Pollen Magnet

Druon has tiny electrostatically charged hairs on its legs that efficiently collect and transfer pollen between plants.

Ability

Wind Rider

Druon can adjust its wing angle precisely to glide on air currents, conserving energy during long flights.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
30-50 mm
Size
15-25 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Druons sip sweet nectar from flowers and feed on pollen to get all their energy.

Age differences: Larvae (grubs) typically feed on decaying wood or plant roots underground.

Primary Foods

  • nectar
  • pollen
  • tree sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Watch Druons from a distance; they are gentle and won't hurt you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Druon's wingspan?

30-50 mm

How big is Druon?

15-25 mm

How long does Druon live?

30-60 days

How fast can Druon fly?

12 km/h

What does Druon eat?

Druons sip sweet nectar from flowers and feed on pollen to get all their energy.

Where is Druon usually found?

Gardens

How does Druon hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Druon have?

6

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