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18-Jul-2019 Christine Hanrahan

Pine Imperial moth (Eacles imperialis), #7704

Larose Forest

This is the subspecies of the Imperial moth,and occurs here in Ontario and northwards; the larvae live only on pines. They are in the Royal Silkmoth subfamily (Ceratocampinae)and are about 5 inches in size, big enough to span a hand. Like all the big silkmoths (and many others) they don't eat as adults (moths).

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slhoornstra08-Jan-2020 01:48
So beautiful! Great work, Christine! V
Ton T.28-Nov-2019 18:26
A fascinating find and a very beautiful and detailed image of this impressive moth! V
Tom LeRoy27-Jul-2019 06:48
Spectacular moth! great capture of this stunning example. V
rocky23-Jul-2019 20:44
Beautiful earth-tones, interesting symmetry with the markings and fine detail. =V=
Joseph V Higbee22-Jul-2019 17:29
Super! Size, photo and opportunity. Thanks for describing.
Nirvan Hope22-Jul-2019 14:36
Just wow! An incredible moth. How lucky to see it. Such beautiful colors and markings.
Jean Chiasson22-Jul-2019 14:29
Wonderful image love the light and details Christine BV
Yvonne22-Jul-2019 11:15
Certainly has pretty colouring and markings... great shot! v
Torben Jorgensen22-Jul-2019 08:40
Wow. Would I like to see this beauty. Terrific shot. V
barbarajoy22-Jul-2019 07:08
What a beauty! Such crystal clear details. He is camouflaged as a leaf! Great photo Christine. V
Jeff Real22-Jul-2019 00:57
What an incredible subject!
As always you have done stellar work!
V
Hank Vander Velde21-Jul-2019 22:30
SUPER, tack sharp, close-up of this beautiful large moth Christine. Glad you finally got it.
Helen Betts21-Jul-2019 21:24
What an excellent capture of this beautiful moth! Proves that you're right -- they aren't just little brown jobs ;-). V.
Tom Murray21-Jul-2019 21:05
WOW, that's a gorgeous moth, and a great photo. Congrats on finding this one.
Kevin Warren21-Jul-2019 20:10
Fine detail in this lovely moth!
Fabienne21-Jul-2019 19:45
Quel beau papillon et quel mimétisme avec son environnement.

C’est une magnifique image.
Karen Stuebing21-Jul-2019 19:08
Not only is it large, it's also beautiful. I love the combination of colors and patterns and the moth fringe. Fabulous detail. V.
Walter Otto Koenig21-Jul-2019 17:46
Wow! What an amazing shot of this beauty. "V"
Dan Greenberg21-Jul-2019 17:38
Magnificent job of bringing out the colors and capturing the textures on this moth. A joy to look at. ~BV~
laine21-Jul-2019 16:54
That is very pretty, like a flower petal...a fine shot too. V

Though I've never seen one we have a female Hercules Moth with a wingspan of 10 inches...which is the largest in the world, it's very pretty in shape too. Google will have images.
Don Mottershead21-Jul-2019 16:48
Beautiful creature and a great image. V
Carl Carbone21-Jul-2019 16:27
Fantastic! I really would love to see one. What a great capture.
hayl21-Jul-2019 16:08
What an amazing photo of an equally amazing moth. Beautiful colours and in perfect condition.
Graeme21-Jul-2019 15:36
Worth the wait then, Christine!! Beautiful markings and clarity.V!!
globalgadabout21-Jul-2019 15:22
looks so innocuous speckled and blotched like an old leaf...
Blandine Mangin21-Jul-2019 15:03
un superbe camouflage ! bravo pour avoir réussi à le repérer ! v
Patricia Kay21-Jul-2019 12:04
Absolutely fabulous capture of this beauty Christine...BV
Jim Coffman21-Jul-2019 11:53
Stunning!!!
Pierre21-Jul-2019 11:44
Une splendide photo de ce gros papillon de nuit avec ses magnifiques couleurs et ses jolis motifs, un spécimen très impressionnant! V
Pierre Martin21-Jul-2019 10:22
now a'm jealous, terrific picture of that superb moth, happy for you!
danad21-Jul-2019 10:03
A beautiful capture ! V.
borisalex21-Jul-2019 09:36
Great shot and fascinating species! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal21-Jul-2019 07:21
Fantastic shot of this beauty. V
joseantonio21-Jul-2019 07:09
nice decoration for those wings.V.
chris morton21-Jul-2019 06:37
nice markings
Dennis Hoyne21-Jul-2019 04:23
A fantastic image of this lovely moth. What a treat to see and your background informations is so interesting..
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