A dark blue mayfly sitting on a green leaf with green foliage (blurry) in the background of the picture. Taken at Great Falls, VA

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Size: 6016px × 4000px
Location: Great Falls, VA, USA
Photo credit: © Joshua Sims / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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