Is a fly an arthropod

Yes dragonflies are arthropods. Insects are by far the most populous species of arthropods, including ants, beetles, butterflies, dragonflies and grasshoppers. Over 1 million arthropodic insect species have been identified, and the number grown on a nearly daily basis. These insects are characterized by a triple-segmented body containing a head, thorax and abdomen. Insect arthropods have 6 or more legs, two antennae and lateral, compound eyes.