Seed Bugs, Genital Size and Mating (IMAGE) Springer Caption Lygaeus equestris is shown after mating with processus uncoiled and a close-up of the external male genitalia after mating (from a 3-D X-ray scan). Credit Liam Dougherty Usage Restrictions Credit: Liam Dougherty License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.