Скачать или смотреть Common Darter (Große Heidelibelle) dragonfly ovipositing eggs in tandem

Witness the mesmerizing mating behavior of the Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum), one of Europe’s most widespread dragonflies. Filmed in stunning detail, a tandem pair performs their characteristic egg-ovipositing dance — a graceful dive where the male swings the female downward to release eggs onto water or vegetation.
This peaceful yet energetic spectacle unfolds late in the season, often well into autumn.

Among the highlights in the related full video (click on link!): a close-up moment where a female seems to get stuck in the mud, only to be pulled free by her partner — a rare glimpse into the resilience of nature.

English: Common Darter
Deutsch: Große Heidelibelle
Français: Sympétrum à côté strié
Nederlands: Bruinrode Heidelibel
Scientific: Sympetrum striolatum