Snipe Fly (Rhagio scolopacea) insect

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Snipe fly Rhagio scolopacea common and widespread seen May to July Often sunbathes on vegetation but also sits head down on tree trunks and will sometimes suddenly fly straight at observer Adult feeds on nectar lava is carniverous and lives in leaf litter Body length 12mm

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Size: 5381px × 3433px
Location: Bedfordshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Thomas Smith / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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