Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) two adults, newly emerged, one exuding drop of meconium from abdomen
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Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) two adults, newly emerged, one exuding drop of meconium from abdomen
Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) two adults, newly emerged, one exuding drop of meconium from abdomen tip, resting beside exuviae on grass stem, Upton, Norfolk, England, May
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9672187
© FLPA/Kevin Elsby
Abdomen Chaser Chasers Dragonflies Dragonfly Drop Droplet Droplets Drops Emerge Emerged Emerges Emerging Exuvia Exuviae Four Spotted Newly Odonata Tips Exuding Upton
Nature's First Steps - A Dragonfly's Debut in Norfolk, England
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by photographer Kevin Elsby, we witness a magical moment as two adult Four-spotted Chasers emerge into the world. Bathed in the warm glow of an English spring day, these magnificent dragonflies showcase their vibrant wings and delicate bodies. Perched gracefully on a grass stem, one of the newly emerged adults steals the spotlight with a tiny drop of meconium exuding from its abdomen tip. This little droplet is nature's way of bidding farewell to its former life as it embarks on an exciting journey as an adult insect. The picturesque Upton countryside in Norfolk provides the perfect backdrop for this enchanting scene. As East Anglia's pride and joy, these British beauties bring life and color to our beloved landscape. With each fluttering wingbeat, these dragonflies remind us that there is always something new to discover in nature. Their emergence symbolizes growth, transformation, and endless possibilities - just like the vibrant ecosystem they call home. So let us marvel at this exquisite print from FLPA Images; it serves as a gentle reminder that even small drops can make big waves when it comes to capturing nature's wonders.
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