HOLDING TIGHT by markp

HOLDING TIGHT

This a pair of Black Darters ( Sympetrum danae), a species of Dragonfly, beginning to start to mate.
The mainly black male uses claspers on the end of his tail to grip the back of the female. She then curls her body up to grasp the males thorax. Later they will fly to a waterside reed or grass and lay their eggs in the water.

Another view showing this more clearly is here.......

http://365project.org/markp/Alternatively/18-09-2016
It never stops - this sex business! More dragonflies to photograph!
September 19th, 2016  
That bis one amazing close-up!
September 19th, 2016  
You certainly got in close on this one!
September 19th, 2016  
Superb close up, details
September 20th, 2016  
Fabulous fav
September 20th, 2016  
Amazing capture!
September 20th, 2016  
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