Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Note the small flies on abdomen. They are probably in the family Milichiidae ('freeloader flies") that are attracted to spider prey esp. true bugs that emit a defensive secretion. The flies are biologically known as "kleptoparasites". Largest web I'ver ever seen, 10-15 ft from bottom to top.
Banded-legged golden orb spider - Mozambique
350mm · f/10.0 · 1/1000s · ISO 2000
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