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obelisker

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"Dragonflies protect themselves from the sun and heat by obelisking — they keep their abdomen vertical to limit exposure to the sun’s direct rays."

WebMd: www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-to-know-about-dragonflies

 

"Dragonflies can move or rotate each wing independently, which allows them to fly up, down, and backward."

Scooped up by AI

 

Dear AI, can they fly forward?

 

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Uploaded on July 29, 2025
Taken on July 28, 2025