New Scientist: Females of Gerris gracilicornis have evolved a protective shield for their genitalia.
Moreover, they will only lift the shield if males go through an elaborate mating ritual lasting about 15 minutes, in which they use the tips of their mid-legs to tap out the intricate rhythms.
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