Willow Emerald Damselfly Mating Dance | Cinematic Nature Portrait | Houtpantserjuffer

The Willow Emerald Damselfly—also known as the Green Emerald Damselfly or Western Willow Spreadwing—takes center stage in this short cinematic nature portrait.
In this video, two damselflies unite in the iconic “wheel of love,” a mating formation where their bodies form the shape of an upside-down heart. This peculiar pose occurs when a male and female prepare to combine their genetic material—a delicate ritual captured in stunning close-ups and graceful motion. Filmed in my signature style with peaceful cinematographic movements and a matching soundtrack, this portrait invites you to witness the quiet beauty of nature’s choreography.

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De houtpantserjuffer staat centraal in dit korte filmische natuurportret. In deze video zie je twee juffers in de iconische paringswield-houding, waarbij hun lichamen samen een omgekeerd hart vormen tijdens de paring.

English: Willow emerald damselfly, Green emerald damselfly, Western willow spreadwing
Deutsch: Weidenjungfer
Francais: Leste vert
Nederlands: Houtpantserjuffer
Scientific: Chalcolestes viridis

0:00 – Willow Emerald Damselflies, male and female
0:14 – The wheel of love
0:27 – Willow Emerald Damselflies in copula
0:41 – Mating Willow Emerald Damselflies Close up
0:54 – Heart-shaped mating formation
1:08 – Willow Emerald Damselflies in copula
1:20 – Even in late Autumn, this species is still active
1:34 – Willow Emerald Damselflies, male and female

Enjoy the beauty of nature!

📍 Captured on 26 October 2024
📌 in the serene landscapes of De Zumpe nature reserve, Doetinchem, Netherlands
🎥 Natural scenery and wildlife filmed in 4K with the Panasonic HC-X2000 videocamera
🎬 Edited with DaVinci Resolve Studio

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