Each mother has her twig to herself, and is in no danger of being disturbed during the delicate operation of laying.

When the first occupant has departed another may take her place, and so on indefinitely.

There is abundance of room for all; but each prefers to be alone as her turn arrives.

There is, however, no unpleasantness of any kind; everything passes most peacefully.

If a female Cigale finds a place which has been already taken she flies away and seeks another twig directly she discovers her mistake.
The gravid female always retains an upright position at this time, as indeed she does at other times.