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Ovipositing

Golden Gem is a rare damselfly in Singapore. After mating, the female perched on a nearby floating log to lay eggs by submersing its abdominal tip into the water.

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Date Taken: 11.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Singapore , Singapore
Copyright: © Anthony Quek