Sun Life Stadium Swarmed by Thousands of Dragonflies, Miami Game Delayed

By Kyle Munzenrieder Sat., Sep. 24 2011 at 3:09 PM

The kickoff of the Miami Hurricanes-Kansas State Wildcats game has been delayed 30 minutes due to lightning, but there's a far more baffling display of nature going on at Sun Life Stadium right now. The bowl has been invaded by thousands of dragonflies.

Here's a pic of the swarm from Twitter user @EricEspada, who adds, "If you are afraid of dragonflys do not head to Sun Life Stadium. There are a million of them flying in the stadium."

Several other Twitter users are confirming the infestation.

"Nevin Shapiro is bad enough but when a plague of dragonflies delays your game, Someone is sending a message," writes Cecil Hurt.

"Game didnt even start yet and this is crazy. dragonflys took over the student section," writes @TheGregWhite.

We'll keep you updated on Dragonfly Swarm '11 if there are any further developments. (Got more pics? Send them our way.) In the meantime, the game is now scheduled to begin at 3:59 and is being broadcast on ESPNU and WatchESPN.com.

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Silvia

Couple of days ago I saw about 100 in my backyard, what's causing this?

Ray

These little guys are killing mosquitoes by the millions. Be nice to them! http://www.dragonfly-site.com/...

gametruthordare

These flies are afraid to travel in the area around Joe Robbie Stadium. They are afraid of the dark, if you know what I mean.Sexy Games

Rafael

Yes this is the begginig of sorrows for the U.

Ginger

I have a dragonfly swarm in my backyard on Miami's Upper Eastside right now! Also in the field across the street from my house. I noticed this strange phenomenon yesterday (Sun.) afternnoon for the first time.