22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
High-flying love
A moment suspended at sunset. The mating of Tetragnatha extensa is unusual, with the male holding the female's fangs apart to immobilise her and avoid being eaten after the act.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Saint-Germain-d'Étables, France |
| Camera: | X-T5 |
| Copyright: | © Catherine Régnier |