European antlion (Euroleon nostras), Captured ant (Formica rufibarbis) trying to flee out of the conical pit, while the Antlion throws sand above and in front of the ant, Germany

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Size: 5315px × 3464px
Location: Deutschland
Photo credit: © blickwinkel/R. Guenter / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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