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Photos of Submerged Endophytic Oviposition
 
 










  
Read a blog post about this behavior at Northwest Dragonflier.
 
 
Calopteryx angustipennis — Appalachian Jewelwing
Female ovipositing submerged; Wilson Creek, Caldwell Co., North Carolina, USA; 31 May 2009.
Calopteryx angustipennis 20090531_0065, Appalachian Jewelwing
 
Calopteryx aequabilis — River Jewelwing
Female ovipositing submerged; South Fork John Day River, Grant Co., Oregon, USA; 5 Jul 2008.
Calopteryx aequabilis 20080705_0085, River Jewelwing
 
Lestes disjunctus — Northern Spreadwing
Pair ovipositing in tandem a few inches below the water surface, Frater Lake, Pend Oreille Co., Washington, USA; 23 August 2008.
Lestes disjunctus 20080823_0168, Northern Spreadwing
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