Tholymis tillarga
the female is laying eggs guarded by the male
Kajang 2, Kajang, Selangor
Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) are a group of aesthetic aquatic insects. Over 420 species of Odonata have been recorded for Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak). They are waiting for me to explore.
Showing posts with label Oviposition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oviposition. Show all posts
07 July 2026
27 June 2026
Pseudagrion rubriceps
Pseudagrion rubriceps - egg laying
Semenyih, Selangor
The female is heavily infested by midges. at least 13 midges attach to the thorax and abdomen of Pseudagrion ribriceps.
21 June 2026
14 June 2026
02 May 2026
Orthetrum testaceum
Orthetrum testaceum
the egg laying female is guarded by the male from above
UKM Bangi, Selangor
06 April 2026
Hydrobasileus croceus
Hydrobasileus croceus - female
egg laying; the eggs are in yellowish green colour
Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
29 September 2025
Orthetrum chrysis - Egg Laying
Orthetrum chrysis - egg laying
the egg laying female is guarded by the male
UKM Bangi, Selangor
20 September 2025
12 September 2025
11 September 2025
31 August 2025
30 August 2025
27 August 2025
Pseudagrion microcephalum - Submerged Oviposition
I spotted a tandem pair of Pseudagrion microcephalum laying eggs at a pond at late afternoon. While the female was laying eggs above the surface water (on aquatic plant) with the male still attached in tandem to it, a male Brachythemis contaminata came suddenly to grab (preying) the male Pseudagrion microcephalum. So, the Pseudagrion microcephalum male was detached from the female. However, the female was untouched by the sudden act, and remaining at the same spot continuing to perform egg-laying. After a while, the female submerged into water to continue laying eggs (see below photos). At one time, the whole body including the wings was totally under the water.
15 August 2025
10 August 2025
31 July 2025
26 July 2025
13 July 2025
08 June 2025
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