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An adult male Giant Golden Orbweaver (Nephila pilipes) is dwarfed by a gigantic female of the same species. The male's tiny size allows him to approach the aggressive female unnoticed, or at least be considered nothing more than an insignificantly small prey item. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).

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An adult male Giant Golden Orbweaver (Nephila pilipes) is dwarfed by a gigantic female of the same species. The male's tiny size allows him to approach the aggressive female unnoticed, or at least be considered nothing more than an insignificantly small prey item. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).