Top view of a Down-looker Snipe Fly, Rhagio scalopaceus, standing on a leaf. Close-up, well focussed with good details. A natural green background.


This is the most common species of Snipe fly.


Size: 2350px × 3170px
Location: Greater Manchester UK.
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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