For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.
Showing posts with label mating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mating. Show all posts

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Kerstens Sprite (Psuedagrion kersteni)

Family Coenagrionidae
A mating pair - the female being held under the water during the process.


Thursday, May 23, 2013

Grass Stick Insect (Maransis trilineatus)

Family Bacillidae
Stick insects are attracted to lights at night and are often found clinging to the walls and doors in the morning.
Females average 22cm in length while the males are only half that.
Only the males have wings which they flare aggressively if threatened.