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Mate-guarding behaviour of Tiger Beetle
Managed to capture an interesting behaviour of Tiger Beetle during the trip to Agumbe, this monsoon. Mating occurs soon after emergence, but repeated mating may occur throughout the lifespan of the adult. To prevent immediate re-mating, males exhibit a behaviour known as mate-guarding or contact-guarding. The male uses his large mandibles to grab the female's thorax. Then he rides on top of the female for a prolonged period of time after mating to discourage other suitors.
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| Photographer | |
| Camera | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera Model | NIKON D7500 |
| Focal Length | 105mm |
| Shutter Speed | - |
| ISO | 320 |
| Date taken | 24/06/2018 11:17 |
| Date modified | 24/06/2018 11:17 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 |
| Aperture | f/7.1 |
