A side view of a well focussed Snipe Fly, Rhagio scalopaceus, standing on a piece of wood. Close-up with a natural blurred background.


This is the most common species of Snipe fly.


Size: 2900px × 2446px
Location: Greater Manchester UK.
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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