Diastatops intensa
Diastatops intensa
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Libellulidae
The obelisk posture is a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days. The abdomen is raised until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation. When the sun is close to directly overhead, the vertical alignment of the insect's body suggests an obelisk.
Diastatops est un genre d'insectes de la famille des Libellulidae appartenant au sous-ordre des anisoptères dans l'ordre des odonates. Il comprend huit espèces.
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Distribution
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