Dragonfly metamorphosis - first in series is a photograph by Doris Potter which was uploaded on May 12th, 2013.
Dragonfly metamorphosis - first in series
After having photographed pne Dragonfly's metamorphosis, I came upon another one which was at an earlier stage. I feel like I have won the lottery... more
by Doris Potter
Title
Dragonfly metamorphosis - first in series
Artist
Doris Potter
Medium
Photograph
Description
After having photographed pne Dragonfly's metamorphosis, I came upon another one which was at an earlier stage. I feel like I have won the lottery twice!
I managed to get off one quick shot before it was out completely. Then I was able to witness (and capture) the phases of its transformation as its wings unfolded and it became a "full-fledged" Dragonfly!
The nymph (which has been living a fully aquatic life and breathing through gills) climbs out of the water and up the stem or blade of a plant. It then clings to the plant as the Dragonfly compresses its abdomen which causes the thoracic region to swell and split open the skin on the insect's back. It then twitches and pushes until it manages to free itself from the nymphal skin.
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May 12th, 2013
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Comments (4)
Eti Reid
Doris, love the series! Very interesting process!f/v
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Eti. I found it fascinating how an animal can go from living underwater to flying in the sky within about a two hour span!
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