Submitted by Otterfrostiys t3_z1civv in askscience
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djublonskopf t1_ixlctzv wrote
Unfortunately, no. While at least some insects have a limited ability to heal the cuticle in their abdomens or legs, the cuticle of the wings cannot be repaired.. Dragonflies instead have resilient wings with lots of flexible micro-joints and cross-veins to prevent damage, and adjust their flight kinematics if and when damage to the wings eventually does occur.