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Calopteryx virgo, male
Calopteryx virgo, male.
The males each defend a territory against other males. This territory ideally has some shady locations where the water flows with a lower speed, and which are fit for laying eggs. Whenever a female visits the territory, the male tries to draw her attention, and also tries to show her the spot he thinks fit for laying eggs.
date: 2006-08-07
location: Castro, Somiedo, Spain
original filename: Img_3181
Calopteryx virgo, male
Calopteryx virgo, male.
The males each defend a territory against other males. This territory ideally has some shady locations where the water flows with a lower speed, and which are fit for laying eggs. Whenever a female visits the territory, the male tries to draw her attention, and also tries to show her the spot he thinks fit for laying eggs.
date: 2006-08-07
location: Castro, Somiedo, Spain
original filename: Img_3181