A photo of a Scarce Emerald damselfly, perched up. One of the Emerald clan, it spreads its wings at rest. It's why it's also known as a Spreadwing.

Scarce Emerald damselfly Lestes dryas, from the family Lestidae. HMWT Balls Wood has a small colony.

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