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A box fresh male Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly.
With this species in particular - when first emerged - it is very easy to see the amazing internal structure of the abdomen through the translucent outer wall.
These internal cells (which remind me of a honeycomb) must have something to do with contracting/expanding the abdomen to move air in and out of the spiracles along the edges for breathing.
Isn't nature amazing!
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A box fresh male Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly.
With this species in particular - when first emerged - it is very easy to see the amazing internal structure of the abdomen through the translucent outer wall.
These internal cells (which remind me of a honeycomb) must have something to do with contracting/expanding the abdomen to move air in and out of the spiracles along the edges for breathing.
Isn't nature amazing!