The metamorphosis of the Downy Emerald

[Deleted User]

The metamorphosis of the Downy Emerald takes about 4-5 hours. The different stages is shown in the photos below.

1. The caterpillar climbs out of the water.
   

2. The breaktrough starts from the back of the "neck".
   

3. The head of the new dragonfly breaks through.
   

4. More breakthrough.
   

5. A new dragonfly is born.
   

6. Now the skeleton has to harden and the blood has to fill the wings.
   

7. The new dragonfly can fly.
   

8. A close-up of a new dragonfly.
   

Stumblebum

Like #2 and #5 very much!~

[Deleted User]

@Stumblebum said:
Like #2 and #5 very much!~

Thank you very much for your comment.

Cygnus Studios

That is truly a cool series.

[Deleted User]

@Cygnus Studios said:
That is truly a cool series.

Thank you very much.