Copulation Wheel

By Stavros Markopoulos

On 6 November 2006

Copulation Wheel

Dragonflies of the species Orthetrum brunneum, captured during their most intimate moment! This mating formation is called a "copulation wheel". The male is the one on top and often has to carry the female in flight if they are disturbed, like when some paparazzi was chasing them to take pictures :-)

"Copulation Wheel" on Flickr

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