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mating behavior - Arhyssus - male - female

mating behavior - Arhyssus - Male Female
Ventura, Ventura County, California, USA
May 29, 2005
Size: about 1/2 inch
Six individuals tumbling down a plant stem as I assume the four males fought for breeding rights. One of the matings is shown as is one of the losers.
The fight consisted of pushing at each other with the front legs while at the same time attempting to hook onto the female.

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unknown, eggs on seed pod - Arhyssus unknown, eggs on seed pod - Arhyssus unknown, eggs on seed pod - Arhyssus - male - female male (?) loser of the breeding fight - Arhyssus - male wild hatching - Arhyssus mating behavior - Arhyssus - male - female feast - Arhyssus

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Moved from Hyaline Grass Bug.

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