22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Nature's own Pringles

Whenever we step into the lap of nature, it's diversification always amaze us with unique species & dynamic morphology. Mimicry, the fascinating art of imitation present all around us in the natural world. Bijoaraneus mitificus ,commonly known as the kidney garden spider resembling a famous snack called pringles ; captured while resting on the leaf surface .These spiders are common in gardens and low vegetation & often build their webs among bushes.Its surreal to imagine that how mother nature resembles itself to characters of physical world.

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Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Balasore, Odisha, India, India
Copyright: © Sritam Kumar Sethy