Damselflies

Damselflies and Dragonflies adopt this configuration when mating. They will stay together for hours, often flying around from perch to perch. When the female is inseminated, they will crawl down the reed until the female is almost submerged. She will deposit her eggs which can take up to five years to develop, going through several metamorphoses. The nymphs are extremely voracious, literally eating anything that moves. When ready, the nymph will climb out of the water and when dry, the back will split and a new damsel or dragonfly will emerge. Taken at Sidings Lane Nature Reserve, Rainford, UK

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