Banded Argiope, Argiope trifasciata, manipulating recently wrapped Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, prey in patch of Maximilian sunflower

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Size: 5100px × 3377px
Location: Lexington Wildlife Management Area, Oklahoma,
Photo credit: © Bryan Reynolds / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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