Small Heath, Coenonympha arcnia resting on Marsh thistle.

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Small Heath Butterfly resting on Marsh thistle

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Size: 5468px × 3645px
Location: RSPB Fairburn ings
Photo credit: © Les Wagstaff / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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