Aeshnid Hindwing (IMAGE)

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Aeshnid Hindwing

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The hindwing of a dragonfly. Dragonflies are among a group of insect species that have a complex network of veins, partitioning the wing into hundreds or thousands of small, simple shapes. The shape and position of these secondary veins are endlessly variable, generating unique patterns on each individual wing.

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