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Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) adult pair, mating in wheel position, Camargue, Bouches-du-Rhone
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Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) adult pair, mating in wheel position, Camargue, Bouches-du-Rhone
Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) adult pair, mating in wheel position, Camargue, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France, August
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Media ID 10592662
© FLPA/Kevin Elsby
Blue Tailed Bouches Du Rhone Camargue Copulating Copulation Damselflies Damselfly France French Mating Mediterranean Odonata Pair Paired Pairs Position Western Europe Wheel
Love is in the Air - Blue-tailed Damselflies Show Off Their Acrobatic Skills in the Romantic Camargue
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. In this photo print, we witness a truly remarkable moment of passion and acrobatics as two Blue-tailed Damselflies engage in an intricate mating ritual. These elegant creatures, known for their vibrant blue tails, have found themselves entwined in what is commonly referred to as the "wheel position". Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Camargue wetlands in France's Bouches-du-Rhone region, these amorous damselflies showcase their impressive agility and grace. With delicate wings shimmering under the summer sun, they perform a synchronized dance that seems straight out of a fairy tale. As they hover mid-air with bodies connected like a wheel, it's hard not to be captivated by their enchanting display. The male damselfly clasps onto his partner firmly yet gently while she gracefully arches her body beneath him—a true testament to trust and harmony. This snapshot from nature's own love story reminds us that romance can be found even among tiny arthropods. It serves as a reminder that love knows no bounds—whether you're human or insect. So next time you find yourself strolling through Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or any other beautiful corner of our planet, take a moment to appreciate these magical encounters happening all around us. After all, who knows what hidden wonders lie just beyond our gaze?
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