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Ceriagrion chaoi pair in tandem
Fiery Coraltail damselflies in tandem, looking for a suitable mating site.
During the tandem position, the male on top clasps onto the prothorax of the female using his anal appendages. This position will facilitate the mating process (forming of a mating wheel) and at the same time prevent rival males from mating with that particular female damselfly.
Depending on the species, some damselflies will still remain in tandem after copulation, as the male "guards" the female while she lay her eggs on suitable substrata.
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Ceriagrion chaoi pair in tandem
Fiery Coraltail damselflies in tandem, looking for a suitable mating site.
During the tandem position, the male on top clasps onto the prothorax of the female using his anal appendages. This position will facilitate the mating process (forming of a mating wheel) and at the same time prevent rival males from mating with that particular female damselfly.
Depending on the species, some damselflies will still remain in tandem after copulation, as the male "guards" the female while she lay her eggs on suitable substrata.
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