They are protecting their territory. The male silver dragonfly claims an area where the female can lay her eggs. Then he patrols that territory, and if any other males come into it he chases them away. The males of some dragonfly species stake out territory and protect it. the silver dragonfly is often seen near water. The male will attack other males to keep them away from his territory, but if a female approaches he mates with her and she lays her eggs while they are still joined together. A male silver dragonfly defends territory that usually is about 65 to 100 feet (20 to 30 m) in diameter.
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