I have a file in my downloads that I can't delete

So basically I have a file on my computer that I can't delete at all. The computer says its a disk image. I can't drag it anywhere or move it into the trash. When I try to move it into the trash the trash turns into an eject sign but when I put it over it nothing happens. Please help me delete this it is annoying.

Would you post a snapshot of the file along with the context menu when you right-click on the file itself. Should include:
The file would be like the top one in the above snapshot with the context menu to the right. Does the file have a little curly arrow in the lower left corner of the icon?

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