A well focussed Alder Fly, Sialis lutaria, resting on my hand in the early evening. Close-up with good details of the fly.

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Everyone says wings are delicate but I think they look very robust.

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Size: 2600px × 2859px
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, .
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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