female Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) dragonfly perched on stem in bright Summer sunshine beside pond in Cumbria, England, UK

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Size: 3000px × 2250px
Location: Cumbria, England, UK
Photo credit: © Steve Holroyd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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