A newly emerged Black-tailed Skimmer dragonfly, Orthetrum cancellatum, in the early morning sunshine, drying its new wings after its first flight.

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Size: 4876px × 3250px
Location: Alderfen Broad, Norwich, UK
Photo credit: © David Martin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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