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Dragonfly wings take center stage in wildlife photography trend

Original: "Wingspan" 🪽for # texturetuesday Dragonflies have such cool, intricate looking wings! They are part of the suborder "Ani

Photography enthusiasts are sharing close-up shots of dragonflies for a weekly themed photo challenge, highlighting the insects' intricate wing structure. The posts note that dragonflies belong to the suborder Anisoptera, meaning 'unequal wings,' because their hind wings are larger than their front wings. The images are drawing appreciation for the delicate detail visible in macro photography of the insects.

Why now: A weekly themed photography challenge is prompting people to share dragonfly photos and facts.

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• "Wingspan" 🪽for # texturetuesday Dragonflies have such cool, intricate looking wings! They are part of the suborder "Anisoptera" . "Aniso" — meaning unequal and "Ptera" — meaning wing. Because their back wings (or hind wings) are bigger than the front ones. # photography #… · Hopeful@sunny.garden · 27

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