A large huntsman spider with prey, a swarm of gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) are sitting on him likely engaging in kleptoparasitism and stealing food.

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Size: 3454px × 2305px
Location: Manu National Park, Madre de Dios, Peru
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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