Plunge into the frantic and fiercely competitive mating rituals of the blue-tailed damselfly! Discover how males engage in intense scramble competitions and even resort to forced copulations in their fleeting reproductive window. We'll explore the striking blue and black patterns of the males and the diverse colours of the females, all while a pair is captured in a tender moment in Oxfordshire. Join Hari and Kimi as they uncover the surprising behaviours and rapid adaptability of this tiny creature.

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