Primrose moth ( Schinia florida ) #11164, in Evening primrose photo

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24-JUL-2011	Christine Hanrahan

Primrose moth (Schinia florida) #11164, in Evening primrose

Tucked away in the flower of the evening primrose, this strikingly pink moth spends the day. Now that the evening primroses are blooming, it is time to look for this moth. For a view of its lovely green eyes, please see the next image: http://www.pbase.com/image/136677005

Taken in Larose Forest along Rd. 25.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/1000s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso80 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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reflectionsofnature		31-Jul-2011 02:18
What a neat angle you captured here! The sky in the background makes for a interestingly different butterfly photo.

janescottcumming		26-Jul-2011 11:47
Great colors! V

j>a>e>17 :):):)		26-Jul-2011 05:43
pink power poet dances with fun fragrant friend!!!!! :):):):):) such a wAnderFULLL WOW GIFT!!!!! :):):):):)

Michal Leszczynski		25-Jul-2011 10:57
Beautiful image. V.

an nguyen		25-Jul-2011 10:17
Truly beautiful light .

Graeme		25-Jul-2011 08:54
That's either a big moth or a small flower, Christine lol!! Great lighting and close up.GMV

Blandine Mangin		25-Jul-2011 07:50
superb ! v

Carl Carbone		25-Jul-2011 02:40
Nice find! Beautiful capture. V

Hank Vander Velde		25-Jul-2011 02:11
Super macro image Christine.

Jean Chiasson		25-Jul-2011 02:05
Great exposure and rich tones Christine vote

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		25-Jul-2011 01:43
A beautiful picture.

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