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10-Aug-2019 Christine Hanrahan

Once-married underwing moth (Catocala unijuga), #8805

Rockcliffe Park

A Catocala moth rests on the bark of a pine tree, blending in with the bark. Many moths rest against tree trunks during the day, well concealed from predators.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/80s f/3.5 at 15.7mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time10-Aug-2019 12:51:54
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ2500
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length15.7 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/3.5
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (2)
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Helen Betts12-Aug-2019 23:05
Amazing how it blends in perfectly with the tree! V.
slhoornstra11-Aug-2019 02:23
I showed this shot to John and we agreed that it is so excellent and interesting! elegant work! V
Kuriacose Joseph11-Aug-2019 01:54
Great camouflage for the moth. You have a good eye to catch its presence.
hayl10-Aug-2019 23:29
The winner of camouflage! Your eyesight is first rate to see and photograph this one.
Torben Jorgensen10-Aug-2019 22:28
Great camouflage. Blends in perfectly. Excellent find and shot. V
Hank Vander Velde10-Aug-2019 22:24
Well seen and well captured Christine. I had to look hard to find it against the bark.
laine10-Aug-2019 21:43
Nature provides...V
Janet Forjan-Freedman10-Aug-2019 21:32
Great eye Christine to see this perfectly camouflaged moth!
John Vass10-Aug-2019 21:26
That is amazing! So cool! Great image! BV
Pierre Martin10-Aug-2019 20:57
need a sharp eye to see it, superb picture!
globalgadabout10-Aug-2019 20:25
hiding in plain sight is working well so far..
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