STK-ID 46960

CU of two beetles with large orange heads, black bodies, and yellow wings with black spots, mating. Female then moving away. VAR of another beetle of same species trying to hold on to thin twig, opening its wings, and flying away. VAR of male beetle approaching another female beetle on twig and beginning to stroke her head. This continues for quite a while, but female moves away. (42806)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
SONORA: A VIOLENT EDEN
Location
Sonoran Desert
Year
1997
Collection
National Geographic
Available formats
Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
Digital Betacam
Aspect ratio
4/3