Pepper-and-salt geometer moth ( Biston betularia ), #6640 by larose forest photos


01-JUL-2008	Christine Hanrahan

Resting on the steps of the forestry station in Larose Forest early one morning.

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globalgadabout		03-Dec-2014 15:33
a conspicuous spot...might be difficult to notice on a tree trunk...

Terry Sprague		03-Dec-2014 14:36
Beautiful! V

Tom LeRoy		03-Dec-2014 12:48
Excellent spot and shot. Must be attracted to the light colors. V

Graeme		03-Dec-2014 12:44
Great close up of this moth and its markings, Christine.BV

slhoornstra		03-Dec-2014 09:35
Inchworms are such fun to see. Cool. V

Guest		03-Dec-2014 09:15
Stands out against the yellow. Otherwise, it would be unnoticeable. V

Anitta		03-Dec-2014 09:01
Excellent find and image, Christine! V

Helen Betts		03-Dec-2014 07:55
Excellent detail, and lucky for you it was taking a break on the stairs! V.

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		03-Dec-2014 04:32
The great educator of evolution in England's sooty environment.

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