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18-JUN-2011 Gillian Mastromatteo

Midland Clubtail (Gomphus Fraternus)

Luskville, Quebec

We watched this clubtail assume an obelisk posture, which helps to prevent overheating on sunny days. The dragonfly raises its abdomen until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
1/400s f/5.2 at 100.0mm iso125 full exif

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