Retroreflective Markers on Body of Dragonfly (image)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Caption

This is a composite image of dragonfly carrying retroreflective markers. The markers are used to measure the orientation of the dragonfly's head and body during flight. The data from the measurements allows the underlying steering strategy to be inferred.

Credit

Igor Siwanowicz, Leonardo Lab, HHMI/Janelia Research Campus

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