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19. Wings still expanding, pterostigma straightened. |
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20. Wings over 90% full length. |
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21. Wings almost to full length. |
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22. Wings full length (about 16 min. to fully lengthen wings), becoming clear; abdomen starting to lengthen. |
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23. Wings nearly clear, abdomen nearly full length. |
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24. After almost six hours, the wings are open and whirring. Ready for maiden flight. |
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