Ruddy darter dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum) male perched on a Horsetail stem in a freshwater marsh ready to chase after prey, Kenfig NNR, Wales, UK.

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Ruddy darter dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum) male perched on an old Horsetail stem in a freshwater marsh ready to chase off after prey, Kenfig NNR, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, July.

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Size: 4005px × 3004px
Location: Kenfig NNR, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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