1997
Use of female’s legs in tandem-linkage during flight of libellulid dragonflies (Anisoptera)
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Publication
Odonatologica , Volume 26 - Issue 4 p. 477- 482
During tandem flight females of Zygonyx natalensis, Tramea basilaris, T. limbata T. lacerata, and T. transmarina grasp the male's abdomen with their mid and hind legs. The adaptive and phylogenetic significance of this behaviour is discussed.
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Organisation | Societas Internationalis Odonatologica |
A. Martens, K. Grabow, & D. Hilfert. (1997). Use of female’s legs in tandem-linkage during flight of libellulid dragonflies (Anisoptera). Odonatologica, 26(4), 477–482. |