Why do dragonflies “dip” their tails in water?
Category: Dragonfly Questions and Answers
Question by UCSteve: Why do dragonflies “dip” their tails in water?
They do it singly and also “in tandem” when they are engaged in mating(?)
Best answer:
Answer by RYAN
To reduce friction
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They were most likely laying eggs fast , since dragonflies lay their eggs in water, and they have a ovipositor at the end of their “tail” , they are probably laying eggs.
Also, I do not understand your second question, but I recommend reading this :
http://www.suite101.com/content/dragonfly-mating-and-reproduction-a138105