Incredible photographs capture groups of bug-eyed dragonflies rising from their overnight slumber

The intimidating bugs were photographed early in the morning sitting motionless as they waited for the temperature to rise and the overnight moisture blanketing their wings to dry.

Photographer Roberto Aldrovandi, from Reggio Emilia, Italy, captured the insects on camera and shared his tips on how to take such incredible images.

The 46-year-old said: 'The trick is to wake up on the coldest morning of late spring at first light. Because their wings are still wet with dew and the low temperature of the early morning, you can have some time with them before they fly away.'

And Mr Aldrovandi, who uses standard macro photography equipment, said it's all about research. The toolmaker added: 'You must have a lot of patience and constancy. It takes a lot of study to learn their behaviour.'

(Daily Mail)