Powerhouse. Sympetrum sanguineum, Ruddy Darter, Langbroekpad, Gein, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
You've watched Dragonflies, no doubt. You've been enthralled by their acrobatic whirltours and perhaps you've even seen Damselflies fly backwards. Just think of the nerves and muscles that go into all of that not even to mention the coordination from those seemingly hollowed out eyes and that incredible insect brain. Imagine: dragonflies are capable of 'selective attention' and when they focus on prey they swoop in with success 97% of the time! So that nervous musculature must be really well attuned.
Here's a view of the exoskeletal housing for that fine-figured Powerhouse, our Dragonfly's Thorax.
This is a Ruddy Darter, Sympetrum sanguineum, basking in today's bright Sun.
Powerhouse. Sympetrum sanguineum, Ruddy Darter, Langbroekpad, Gein, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
You've watched Dragonflies, no doubt. You've been enthralled by their acrobatic whirltours and perhaps you've even seen Damselflies fly backwards. Just think of the nerves and muscles that go into all of that not even to mention the coordination from those seemingly hollowed out eyes and that incredible insect brain. Imagine: dragonflies are capable of 'selective attention' and when they focus on prey they swoop in with success 97% of the time! So that nervous musculature must be really well attuned.
Here's a view of the exoskeletal housing for that fine-figured Powerhouse, our Dragonfly's Thorax.
This is a Ruddy Darter, Sympetrum sanguineum, basking in today's bright Sun.