Hernias may develop at different locations in the body, although an individual is unlikely to develop all four kinds of hernia shown here. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach pokes above the diaphragm into the chest. An umbilical hernia occurs at the belly button (umbilicus) and is most commonly seen in infants.
Predators of Adults. Adult dragonflies must dodge a broad assortment of predators, specifically arthropods, reptiles, fish such as bass, tiny mammals such as water shrews, frogs and fellow insects. Bees routinely go after mature dragonflies.redators of Adults. Adult dragonflies must dodge a broad assortment of predators, specifically arthropods, reptiles, fish such as bass, tiny mammals such as water shrews, frogs and fellow insects. Bees routinely go after mature dragonflies.
For many years and in many cultures, dragonflies were looked upon as evil. Some legends said that dragonflies were the devil's workers and would poke out eyes or sew lips shut. They would basically do what the devil told them to do. Other cultures see these insects as sacred and even as spirit guides.