Wandering Glider Breeds as One Global Population
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- Wandering gliders are descended from some of the earliest known insects, per the article, which calls the species 'a citizen of the globe, an insect for all of us.'
- The dragonfly breeds as one global population, and was featured in the article's separate 'top 10 invertebrates of the year' roundup.
Why it matters: A single global breeding population is unusual among insects, and the wandering glider's lineage back to the earliest known dragonflies gives researchers a rare living reference point for how an insect species maintains genetic continuity across continents.
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