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Orb-web Spider Wrapping Up Prey - Argiope Aetherea - Animal India

A large orb-weaving spider, Argiope aetherea, is seen on its web in a forest near Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 25, 2025. The species, part of the Araneidae family, uses silk threads with glue droplets to trap prey. The spider injects venom to paralyze its catch, which may help preserve it for later consumption. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#12584402
Date Taken	25 July 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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