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Probably a Dolichopus popularis, they are usually seen near to water, this one was on one of my garden ponds, they feed on assorted smaller insects, this one sa...
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Probably a Dolichopus popularis, they are usually seen near to water, this one was on one of my garden ponds, they feed on assorted smaller insects, this one saw the Mosquito larvae come to the surface to take air and snatched it from the water.
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Aperture f/22 ISO 200 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 180/1

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Derby, GB

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Feb, 2019

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