Named for the large black spots on my wings
These spots shade my abdomen so I don't overheat
They are not just sharp-looking bling.
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Sources: https://uwm.edu/field-station/bug-of-the-week/black-saddlebags-dragonfly-family-libellulidae/
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