22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Wrapped over eachother in tender embrace
Ranging from microscopic worms to whales, animals are amazingly diverse in shape , size and anatomy. Despite this they all share some key features, including the most basic structure of their bodies, the way they fuel their growth and reproduction, their ability to sense their environment, and their mobility. While photographing some macro moments in my farmyard I noticed a beautiful pair of mexican beetle performing courtship rituals on a slender twig. The mating behaviour includes detection of pheromones from the female partner and also include male partner rubbing antennae and his front pair of legs on the female's back while crawling on top of her.
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Date Taken: | 04.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | Ganjam, Odisha, India, India |
Copyright: | © Sritam Kumar Sethy |