Argiope bruennichi or Wasp spider, I watched her while patiently waiting for her prey that would enter into her deadly trap. I learned that only females go to hunting, while males wait hidden. It is not unusual that the female is much larger than the male. Also, this type of spider or feminine does not eat males after mating, which is a very common occurrence for many species, on his luck!
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