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TIL that in order to prevent other males from inseminating their mates, some male insects will stay latched onto the female for days. The Indian stick insect, Necroscia sparaxes, holds the current... (www.bugs.com)
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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/ShannyGasm on 2024-11-02 21:53:41+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that in order to prevent other males from inseminating their mates, some male insects will stay latched onto the female for days. The Indian stick insect, Necroscia sparaxes, holds the current world record in scientific literature at up to 79 days.

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