Close up of a Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) head as it scans for prey, Picos de Europa mountains, Asturias, Spain, August.

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Size: 3753px × 2502px
Location: Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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