Argiope bruennichi - Spider. Female and moulted skin and glimpse of male

The male is much smaller and can often be seen in or near a female's web waiting for her to complete her final moult. Then her jaw will be soft so that the male can mate without fear of being eaten

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Photo credit: © Steve Frost / Alamy / Afripics
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