A small orange and black pumpkin beetle (Aulacophora hilaris) demolishing a crucifix orchid (Epidendrum sp.) flower, Queensland, Australia.

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Coolum Beach, Queensland
Photo credit: © Michael Holloway / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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