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A male blue jewel damselfly is on guard for his female laying eggs

A male blue jewel damselfly flies around his territory when his female is laying eggs. The male will chase out any insect flying near because he established a turf for him and his females. After patrol-flying near his turf, the male is landing to a spot near his female.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Hong Kong, China
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Ted Lee