Hobbies And Interests
Mating
To mate and produce eggs, a male dragonfly pulls his tail in and disperses his sperm onto another reproductive organ near the base of his abdomen. The male locks onto the female dragonfly and she pulls her tail up to create a wheel shape with their bodies while fertilizing eggs.
Location
Dragonflies mate and lay their eggs close to a still body of water. Dragonflies may gather near and lay eggs in ponds, lakes, puddles, dammed streams, creeks or ditches.
Egg Laying
Females lay eggs immediately after the male fertilizes the eggs. A female dragonfly may remain attached to the male or he may accompany her for protection from predators and other males. The female may lay her eggs by dropping them into the water or onto plants growing on the surface of the water or into mud.