The exuvia (empty larval case) and newly emerged adult Southern Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) on an iris leaf.
The exuvia (empty larval case) and newly emerged adult Southern Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) on an iris leaf in a garden pond. The insect's body colours are muted because it is newly emerged from its case in a garden pond.
Size: 3392px × 5200px
Location: Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Derek Gale / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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