The male African Black Widow has distinctive colouration making him very different from the drab female. They have the typical rest posture

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The male African Black Widow has distinctive colouration making him very different from the drab female. They have the typical rest posture of the Dropwing family.

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Size: 5632px × 3840px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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