Violet Oil Beetles Meloe violaceus mating
During courtship the male Violet Oil Beetle grabs the females’ antennae with his kinked antennae. I am not sure whether this is a tactile behaviour or a pheromone is being passed to the female but it is an essential part of the courthip. The mating lasts about an hour during … Continue reading Violet Oil Beetles Meloe violaceus mating
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