Southern Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) empty nymph skin after the adult has emerged - showing the discarded respiratory system (white strings)

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Size: 2200px × 3296px
Location: Kent, UK
Photo credit: © PjrNature / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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