An early morning image of a recently emerged dance fly (Empis tessellata) showing the wings which have failed to fully extend. Photographed in Somerse

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An early morning image of a recently emerged dance fly (Empis tessellata) showing the wings which have failed to fully extend. Photographed in Somerset UK in May.

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Photo credit: © HEATH MCDONALD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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