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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