The male is trying to mate with the female, but she is already pregnant! I have posted a few photos of Pregnant Green Dock Beetles before: here and here. I really like these Green Dock Beetles because they are iridescent and I love anything iridescent.
Has captado un acto muy íntimo de estos insectos.
ReplyDeleteMuy buena foto.
I have! Thanks :-D
DeleteWhat a fine looking beetle she is, and a super shot! Enjoy your weekend Ananka and thank you for all the lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteShe is a looker for sure! Thanks Denise :-D
DeleteGreat closeup of the beetle.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill :-D
DeleteThat's one horny beetle!
ReplyDeleteHe really is! :-D
DeleteYou should have posted that one Wednesday, hump day!
ReplyDeleteHaha yes I should have Terry! Thanks :-D
Delete...too late to the party!
ReplyDeleteHe sure is, poor thing! :-D
DeleteHumping hard
ReplyDeleteThey sure are! :-D
DeletePretty
ReplyDeleteThanks :-D
DeleteUy que bicho. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI like these little bugs. Thanks :-D
DeleteLOL too late for the party...
ReplyDeleteHe sure is Angie :-D
DeleteWell, humans still mate when the female is pregnant!
ReplyDeleteVery true David! :-D
DeleteNice photo of those Green Dock Beetles' reproductin act ... although it's a bit late as you mentione :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Giorgio, glad you liked it :-D Yup, maybe next time!
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