Sexual Healing: Mating Weevils Captured In Stunning Detail

By Rebecca Lewis @RebeccaSLewis

A PAIR of weevil’s are captured mating in stunning detail

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A weevil spreads its wings as if it is about to take flight

Macro photographer Yudy Sauw photographed the mating habits of tiny weevils in his garden in Tangerang, Indonesia.

Each minute detail can be seen - including the antennae and small hairs

The male insect is seen approaching the female bug on a green leaf.

The weevils were found in Tangerang in Indonesia

It then mounts the female weevil that remains passive and calm during the process.

The male insect approaches the female in preparation of insemination

The 34-year-old said: “I saw the male approach the female and it started to mate immediately.

Face off: The insect's mating habits are captured in the extraordinary images

“When the males reach ejaculation it looks like a strong convulsive seizure over the female.

“They were in that position for about ten minutes.

A weevil spreads its wings as if it is about to take flight

“They then played around and did it again a couple more times and then they finally broke apart.”

The tiny animals measure just 6mm

Yudy uses a technique called focus stacking to take the detailed shots.

The patterns of the weevil's body can be seen in the detailed shot

This involves digitally combining images taken at different focal points to make an accurate image.

Yudy Sauw used a technique called focus stacking to take the detailed shots

The incredible detail allows the human eye to see the delicate nature of the weevil’s wing and patterned shell.