Categories David Common blue damselflies, ovipositing in weedy water Post author By David Post date 7 July 2017 Mating now over over, the female is ovipositing (laying eggs) in the weedy water of Compton Park pond. The males are still clasping the females’ bodies, their wings beating rapidly, sometimes supporting both their weights. ← Common blue damselflies. starting to mate → Magpie high, magpie low, West Park