A reddish-tailed dragonfly rests on a light beige, textured wall surface in Owa-Aliosimi, Nigeria

A reddish-tailed dragonfly rests on a light beige, textured wall surface in Owa-Aliosimi, Nigeria. The dragonfly features a dark grey head and thorax, large dark compound eyes, and a prominent reddish-orange abdomen that tapers to a point. Its four transparent, veined wings are spread horizontally, revealing darker tips. Six dark legs are visible beneath its body. The insect is stationary, oriented with its head towards the upper-left and its abdomen towards the lower-right. The background surface displays minor imperfections and subtle, elongated areas of brighter reflection above the dragonfly.