Tag Archives: mating

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Mary Sue Ittner noticed these two Northern Alligator Lizards in the sun. The male appears to be biting the head of the female, but this is their mating posture.

Mating Alligator Lizards by Mary Sue Ittner

Mating ladybugs, and now this. What's next?! Stay tuned.

Thanks to Mary Sue for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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Peter Baye found this pair mating on his deck near Annapolis in early October. Seems late to be mating, but who am I to judge!

Early October mating CA Sister butterflies by Peter Baye Mating California Sister butterflies by Peter Baye

Here is a photo taken by Robert Scarola to show you what they look like with wings extended.

 KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA

Thanks to Peter and Robert for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Cathleen Crosby spotted this pair of California Walking Sticks, Timema.

California Walking Sticks, the smaller male gets a free ride by Cathleen Crosby

She commented, "Making little sticks." It does look like they might be mating. But I've learned that the smaller male spends much of his life hitching a ride on top the larger female. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it?

Here is a photo Cathleen took several years ago of a single CA Walking Stick.

California Walking Stick - Timema by Cathleen Crosby

These insects are only found in the far western United States. They feed on leaves or bark. In our area they might be found feeding on Ceanothus.

Thanks to Cathleen for allowing me to share her photos with you here.