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Description	Female Dragonfly for the article on the Dragonfly. This diagram shows the detailed external structure and organisation of the dragonfly. Please see below for notes on the wings which are shown solely for proportion.
Source	Own work.
Date	24/07/2006
Author	User:WikipedianProlific
Permission (Reusing this image)	as licensed
Other versions	Image:Dragonfly_morphology.png,Image:Dragonfly_morphology_edit.png

Vectorized by Gustavb

Please note the following about the wings:

The wings in the diagram are raised higher than is usual in most dragonflys. The wings are in an 'inspection' position to allow us a clearer view of the body. Generally both sets of wings are held relatively flat and horizontally against the body, this raised position is more common with a dragonfly in flight. The wings have been shown solely to give a sense of proportion.
Although not clear in the diagram, the rear wing of the dragonfly is usually broader at its base where it connects to the lateral sutures of the body compared to the front wings. This means the rear wing is roughly a third the size of the front wing larger than its counterpart. Please see for a clearer example of the wings of a dragonfly.

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	Date/Time	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	00:37, 5 October 2006	1,000×666 (131 KB)	Gustavb (Talk \| contribs)	(Better size?)
	00:31, 5 October 2006	1,200×800 (131 KB)	Gustavb (Talk \| contribs)	(Resize to get around ugly rasterizing...)
	00:25, 5 October 2006	1,500×1,000 (131 KB)	Gustavb (Talk \| contribs)	(== Summary == {{Information \|Description=Female Dragonfly for the article on the Dragonfly. This diagram shows the detailed external structure and organisation of the dragonfly. Please see below for notes on the wings which are show soley for proporti)