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Milton Keynes Natural History Society

Female Dragonflies Fake Death to Avoid Males Harassing Them for Sex

In order to avoid males of the species bothering them for sex, female dragonflies fake their own deaths, falling from the sky and lying motionless on the ground until the suitor goes away.

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This entry was posted in Other News on 03/04/2019 by admin.

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