18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Blue jewel damselflies' courtship of female flapping wings for welcome

When a male blue jewel approaching a female, this "flapper-girl" welcomes him by flapping wings vigorously. This is a common practice for the female to react like this as part of the courtship rituals which include touching, dancing and flying. It is Autumn now and fallen leaves are stuck to the rock.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Hong Kong, China
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Ted Lee