Linda Starkey
DRAGONFLY ADDICT
Ruddy Darter Dragonfly
An image photographed in my garden on a roasting hot day where the dragonfly raised its body into the the obelisk posture which is a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days. The abdomen is raised until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation.
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Uploaded on August 8, 2025
Taken on July 10, 2025
Ruddy Darter Dragonfly
An image photographed in my garden on a roasting hot day where the dragonfly raised its body into the the obelisk posture which is a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days. The abdomen is raised until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation.
217
views
16
faves
5
comments
Uploaded on August 8, 2025
Taken on July 10, 2025