14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Emergence
Green Marsh Hawk (Orthetrum sabina) emerging from its exuviae under the cloak of darkness to avoid predators. The emerged individual will be vulnerable till its exoskeleton hardens for it to take flight.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2016 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
Photo Location: | Amboli, Maharashtra, India |
Copyright: | © Parag Rangnekar |