A Pearly green lacewing, Chrysopa Perla, resting on the underside of a leaf. Close-up and well focussed. The dandelion pappus gives perspective.


Taken locally against a natural background.


Size: 4824px × 6393px
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, .
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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