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Common blue damselflies, ovipositing in weedy water

7 July 2017 by David

Common blue damselflies, ovipositing in weedy water

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.

Categories David
Common blue damselflies. starting to mate
Magpie high, magpie low, West Park
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