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After mating, the male will actively guard the female with whom he has mated by flying above her while she lays her eggs. He does this to prevent other males from mating with her. A female lays her eggs by dipping the tip of her abdomen in the water while hovering just above its surface. Wikipedia

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Dot-tailed whiteface dragonfly (male)

Date Submitted: June 15, 2010

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/7/10

Observation Time: 9:05 a.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Dot-tailed whiteface dragonfly (male)

Scientific Name: Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed whiteface dragonfly (male)

Comments: Among dragonflies commonly seen at Leach Pond in Borderland State Park.

More Information: Wikipedia

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