A katydid molting, leaving behind its old exoskeleton and growing larger. It needs to hang out and dry for some time after.

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Size: 7066px × 4716px
Location: Madre de Dios, Peru
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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