A Spine-waisted Ant (Aphaenogaster lamellidens) dealate queen has shred her wings after mating during a nuptial flight.

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Size: 5576px × 3719px
Location: Deep Creek, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC, United States
Photo credit: © Clarence Holmes Wildlife / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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