A closeup of a female Spangled Skimmer (Libellula cyanea) that just emerged from her exuvia, molt, or exoskeleton. Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Size: 3890px × 2593px
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Photo credit: © Samuel Ray / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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