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congregating. busy moving on foot.
Not sure if it is a mating congregation, I coldnt see any copulation. Just a general sense of busyness with out much bumping into each other.
Previously i saw something similar with similarly shaped flies and RuiAndrade was able to say that it was flies of family Scatopsidae. I am not sure if this occasion is exactly the same or not ...but looks like it could be ...to my untrained eye.
On a plastic, 3D printed, tortoise on a post by the river. The tortoise has previously featured on my photostream.
It must be FlyDay
The Yellow Melodies - Dance party
La queue ne gêne pas du tout Monsieur Paon !
C'est seulement la deuxième fois en dix ans de visites presque hebdomadaires que je surprends ce moment très intime !
La première en 2012....cinq ans déjà !
NB: not captive. Seen on an exterior container.
Plecia is a genus of flies within family Bibionidae, commonly known as March flies - and because they are often found mating, also known as love bugs and honeymoon flies.
Here are a pair in copula, the larger female with forelegs raised, to the left.
Female around 10 mm body length, male around 7 mm.
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I am going to assume that this is a male and female grasshopper doing their thing are of the same species or varieties.....but In humans brown eyes are dominate,,,,,,so, what is a dominate color in red and purple?
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NEW JERSEY 2017 BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE YEAR FOR NJ’S EAGLES
by Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program has released the 2017 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report. In 2017, 178 eagle nests were monitored during the nesting season. Of these nests 153 were active (with eggs) and 25 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. One hundred and ninety young were fledged.
In 2017 the number of active nests was three more than in 2016, but the number young fledged decreased by 27 from a record high of 216 fledged in 2016. The productivity rate this season of 1.25 young/active nest is still above the required range of 0.0 to 1.1 for population maintenance. Productivity could be lower this season for many reasons including weather, predation and disturbance to the nesting area. In 2017 nest monitors reported several instances of “intruder” eagles at nests which did disrupt the nesting attempts of several pairs. One of these “eagle dramas” unfolded at the Duke Farms eagle cam watched by millions of people. An intruder female attempted to replace the current female. This harassment interrupted the pairs bonding and copulation and no eggs were laid.
This year’s report includes a section on Resightings of banded eagles. Resightings of NJ (green) banded eagles have increased over the years, as well as eagles seen in NJ that were banded in other states. These resightings are important, as they help us to understand eagle movements during the years between fledging and settling into a territory, as well as adult birds at a nest site.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2017/12/06/new-jersey-201...
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2017 may be downloaded here: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/pdf/eglrpt17.pdf
The male executes an impeccable dismount to facilitate a quick getaway after a spectacular copulation. Early morning image from the Masai Mara.
A pair of mating green shieldbugs, Palomena prasina. 1 July 2020. Ealing, London, England, UK.
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I think these are probably blue-tailed damseflies. Check out the last photo here: www.british-dragonflies.org.uk/?q=species/blue-tailed-dam....
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Both sexes are polygamous and breed throughout the year, but females are usually restricted to the one or two adult males of their pride.
In captivity lions often breed every year, but in the wild they usually breed no more than once in two years.
Females are receptive to mating for three or four days within a widely variable reproductive cycle.
During this time a pair generally mates every 20–30 minutes, with up to 50 copulations per 24 hours. Such extended copulation not only stimulates ovulation in the female but also secures paternity for the male by excluding other males.
The gestation period is about 108 days, and the litter size varies from one to six cubs, two to four being usual.
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae; it is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognisable feature of the species. With a typical head-to-body length of 184–208 cm they are larger than females at 160–184 cm. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur, and have been known to hunt humans, although the species typically does not. Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas, but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight. African lions live in scattered populations across Sub-Saharan Africa. The lion prefers grassy plains and savannahs, scrub bordering rivers and open woodlands with bushes. It is absent from rainforest and rarely enters closed forest. S_3873
Watch the two videos I uploaded of these guys if you have never heard or saw them dance on the lek. They are really fun to watch :)
Two pairs of Danaus Chrysippus, better known as Tiger Butterflies, photographed from different angles at the most important moment of their lives: creating offspring. The male always sits on top and the female hangs below, attached by the abdomen to her partner (see larger image).
Dos parejas de Danaus Chrysippus, más conocidas como Mariposas Tigre, fotografiadas desde diferentes ángulos en el momento más importante de sus vidas: crear una descendencia. El macho siempre se coloca arriba y la hembra cuelga debajo, unida por el abdomen a su pareja (ver en grande).
Azure Damselfly, Coenagrion puella.
Mating pair in the 'wheel' position used for sperm transfer during copulation. Note the distinctive black 'spikes' on the blue male's abdominal segments.
Length: 33mm.
Flight Period: April – September, peak abundance between mid-May and late July.
The Azure Damselfly is a common and widespread Damselfly species of England, Wales and the lowlands of south and central Scotland. Well-vegetated, sheltered habits are favoured, but these may take the form of ponds, small to medium sized lakes, slow-flowing rivers, canals and garden ponds, and also along hedge-banks and woodland rides.
Can be easily confused with other damselflies of the Genus Coenagrion and with the Common Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum.
The main distinguishing features are a black line extending part way along the side of the thorax and a flat-bottomed “U” shaped mark on segment 2, just below the wing base, on the male. Females are green and black, but a rare form has blue markings on the abdomen also.
Eggs are laid in aquatic plants at the water surface. It has a one to two year life cycle, most of which is spent in the larval stage. The larvae sit amongst underwater vegetation and grab prey as it passes by, particularly midge larvae and small crustaceans. Distinctive spotting behind the eyes reliably distinguishes the azure damselfly larva from most similar species. Adults only live for an average of 5 1/2 days following emergence.
One of the most common damselflies in Europe, the Azure damselfly can be found from Scandinavia to North Africa.
There are LOADS of these little flies in our Staffordshire garden at the moment. I didn't actually realise that they were the same species until I saw this pair. I'm very pleased to have finally received a replacement for my Yongnuo YN24ex twinlite flash which developed a fault a while back. I used it on this shot with the Tamron 90mm macro lens at 1:1. Shot needed quite a bit of cropping.
I know very little about flies so have no idea as to likely identification.
[Update: Many thanks to Dipterists Forum for informing me that these are Anthomyiidae, probably Delia radicum.]
NEW JERSEY 2017 BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE YEAR FOR NJ’S EAGLES
by Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program has released the 2017 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report. In 2017, 178 eagle nests were monitored during the nesting season. Of these nests 153 were active (with eggs) and 25 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. One hundred and ninety young were fledged.
In 2017 the number of active nests was three more than in 2016, but the number young fledged decreased by 27 from a record high of 216 fledged in 2016. The productivity rate this season of 1.25 young/active nest is still above the required range of 0.0 to 1.1 for population maintenance. Productivity could be lower this season for many reasons including weather, predation and disturbance to the nesting area. In 2017 nest monitors reported several instances of “intruder” eagles at nests which did disrupt the nesting attempts of several pairs. One of these “eagle dramas” unfolded at the Duke Farms eagle cam watched by millions of people. An intruder female attempted to replace the current female. This harassment interrupted the pairs bonding and copulation and no eggs were laid.
This year’s report includes a section on Resightings of banded eagles. Resightings of NJ (green) banded eagles have increased over the years, as well as eagles seen in NJ that were banded in other states. These resightings are important, as they help us to understand eagle movements during the years between fledging and settling into a territory, as well as adult birds at a nest site.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2017/12/06/new-jersey-201...
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2017 may be downloaded here: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/pdf/eglrpt17.pdf
L'azuré de l'ajonc : Silver-studded Blue : Plebejus argus
photograhed in the Hautes Pyrenees... elevation 1400m.
Quite a few Azure Damselflies (and Large Reds) active around our garden wildlife pond this afternoon. They were always just out-of-reach on my macro lens so resorted to a 300mm lens plus a 25mm extension tube.
This works quite well but is rather unwieldy. It gives a focusing range of about 5-12 feet.
I don't make very many copulation images, but the nosy chicks in the adjacent nest cracked me up and drew me into this scene.
This image also shows just how close together these birds nest.
Smith Oaks Rookery in High Island, Texas. 4/2017
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The Green-veined White (Pieris napi) is a widespread and common butterfly of the Pieridae family occurring throughout Europe, temperate Asia, and at high altitudes in the Atlas mountains of north Africa. It also occurs in North America where it is known as the Mustard White. Other less frequently used names for this butterfly are Green-veined White, Margin White, Microstriata White and Sharp-veined White.
At first glance this looks like a small white butterfly. On closer inspection, when it is resting, you can see the gray-green lines on the underside of the wings which give this butterfly its name.
In both sexes, the upper surfaces of the wings are yellowish white and the forewings have blackish tips. Males have a central dark spot on the forewings, whereas females have two.
The wingspan is approximately 45 mm.
The Green-veined White is found in damp, grassy places with some shade, forest edges, hedgerows, meadows and wooded river valleys. It is found from sea level to 3500 meters.
Het klein geaderd witje (Pieris napi) is een dagvlinder uit de familie Pieridae, de witjes.
De vleugelspanwijdte is tot 45 mm. De grondkleur van de vleugels is wit, op de onderzijde is de ondervleugel en de vleugelpunt van de voorvleugel soms geel. De aders zijn aan de onderkant van de vleugels groengrijs bestoven, dit is echter in de zomer aanzienlijk minder duidelijk dan in het voorjaar. De soort is dan niet makkelijk te onderscheiden van het klein koolwitje.
Aan de bovenzijde van de voorvleugel heeft het mannetje een zwartige stip, het vrouwtje twee. De vlek aan de vleugelpunt (apex) is gelobd, en loopt naar beneden toe druppelsgewijs af.
Het klein geaderd witje komt grofweg op heel het Noordelijk halfrond voor. De vlinder vliegt van zeeniveau tot 3500 meter in berggebieden. Dit witje komt voor in veel habitattypen en landschappen. Het kan worden aangetroffen in open en meer gesloten landschappen, ook graslanden en heidevelden.
Het mag echter niet te droog zijn.
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Ver cópulas de O. cancellatum, para mí, es más habitual aunque fotografiarlas ya no tanto.
La obtuve en una charca a la que llamamos Las Damas.
Fotograma recortado un 2%.
Caudete (Albacete) España
See copulations of O. cancellatum, for me, it is more usual although photographing them not so much anymore.
I got it in a pond that we call Las Damas.
Frame cut by 2%.
Caudete (Albacete) Spain
En uno de los numerosos y tranquilos rincones por los que discurre el río Vinalopó en su tramo alto, encontramos odonatos siempre dispuestos a perpetuar la especie.
Una pareja de Platycnemis latipes en plena cópula en uno de esos bellos rincones.
In one of the numerous and quiet corners through which the Vinalopó River flows in its upper reaches, we find odonates always ready to perpetuate the species.
A pair of Platycnemis latipes in full copulation in one of those beautiful corners.
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Die Marienkäfer sind bei der Bevölkerung beliebt und tragen die unterschiedlichsten Namen in der jeweiligen lokalen Umgangssprache. Die Beliebtheit begründet sich unter anderem darin, dass sie im Gartenbau und der Landwirtschaft nützlich sind, da sie allein in ihrer Larvenzeit je nach Art bis zu 3000 Pflanzenläuse oder Spinnmilben fressen.
Die Käfer können gut fliegen und erreichen 75 bis 91 Flügelschläge pro Sekunde.wikipedia
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A friend took me to a great blue heron rookery the other night. We got the sun to our backs, and watched the show, as at least 30 herons were up in a grove of old oaks preparing their nests for egg laying.
Eagles, ducks, black birds, sandhill, geese were fly back and forth in front of the rookery. The herons were coming and going! Some carrying sticks. Some were copulating! Some were trying get cozy with females while their mates were off gather sticks. Some were doing some fierce defending of their nests. That bill is long, hard, and sharp. All the action you wanted to see!
They are big gangly birds, but in the air they are like ballet dancers(see image above). What a thrill is was to watch this all take place.
hanging heron
dropping in for a landing
above the rookery
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First couple of the autumn season. Two Danaus Chrysippus, better known as Tiger Butterflies, photographed at the most important moment of their lives: creating offspring. The male always sits on top and the female hangs below, attached by the abdomen to her partner to perform copulation (see larger image)
Primera parejita de la temporada de otoño. Dos Danaus Chrysippus, más conocidas como Mariposas Tigre, fotografiadas en el momento más importante de sus vidas: crear una descendencia. El macho siempre se coloca arriba y la hembra cuelga debajo, unida por el abdomen a su pareja para realizar la cópula (ver en grande)
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Near The Gulf Of Mexico
Southwest Florida
USA
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Photographed high in a tree.
The American white ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a species of bird in the ibis family, Threskiornithidae. It is found from Virginia via the Gulf Coast of the United States south through most of the coastal New World tropics.
This particular ibis is a medium-sized bird with an overall white plumage, bright red-orange down-curved bill and long legs, and black wing tips that are usually only visible in flight. Males are larger and have longer bills than females.
The breeding range runs along the Gulf and Atlantic Coast, and the coasts of Mexico and Central America. Outside the breeding period, the range extends further inland in North America and also includes the Caribbean.
Their diet consists primarily of small aquatic prey, such as insects and small fishes. Crayfish are its preferred food in most regions, but it can adjust its diet according to the habitat and prey abundance. Its main foraging behavior is probing with its beak at the bottom of shallow water to feel for and capture its prey. It does not see the prey.
During the breeding season, the American white ibis gathers in huge colonies near water. Pairs are predominantly monogamous and both parents care for the young, although males tend to engage in extra-pair copulation with other females to increase their reproductive success. - Wikipedia
This one is well on her way to nirvana- nice straight wings, waiting for the Chitin/Sclerotin polymers to harden.once hard, no shape change will occur, and flight becomes possible. This is a stack of 25 images.