Phasing of dragonfly wings can improve aerodynamic efficiency by removing swirl
Journal Article
Usherwood, J. R., & Lehmann, F. O. Phasing of dragonfly wings can improve aerodynamic efficiency by removing swirl. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2008.0124
Dragonflies are dramatic, successful aerial predators, notable for their flight agility and endurance. Further, they are highly capable of low-speed, hovering and even backwards flight. While insects have repeatedly modified or reduced one pair of wi... Read More about Phasing of dragonfly wings can improve aerodynamic efficiency by removing swirl.