Cecropia moth ( Hyalophora cecropia ), #7767 by larose forest photos

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10-Jun-2020	Christine Hanrahan

Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), #7767

Larose Forest

This huge moth is closer to 6 inches than to five. Two came to the lights a few nights ago in the forest. I believe this is the female because her antennae are far less feathery than those of the male.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/80s f/2.8 at 53.4mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	10-Jun-2020 00:43:16
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-FZ200
Flash Used	Yes
Focal Length	53.4 mm
Exposure Time	1/80 sec
Aperture	f/2.8
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias	0.00
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	program (2)
Focus Distance

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victorswan		11-Jul-2020 20:16
Wow the colours are amazing, lovely details, a very Brilliant capture Christine BV

KAI-WING LEUNG		09-Jul-2020 00:58
Very beautiful and sharp image! V

Ika Zinka Eferl		08-Jul-2020 05:40
Wow...beautiful. V

Irene Wehrli		07-Jul-2020 12:31
Now look at this beauty - a spectacular creature and so is your capture! Irene

Ton T.		18-Jun-2020 17:09
Great find and a wonderful image of this fantastic creature! V

Fabienne		15-Jun-2020 20:57
WOW, c’est une splendide macro.

Graeme		15-Jun-2020 09:25
WoW! This is a huge moth! They actually get this big! It's colours are amazing, Christine.V!!!!!

Don Mottershead		14-Jun-2020 20:00
Amazing. I didn't know they could be so huge.

Terry Sprague		14-Jun-2020 16:27
So beautiful! V

Blandine Mangin		14-Jun-2020 15:39
superb macro ! v

hayl		14-Jun-2020 15:16
What an amazing looking moth. Great photo.

carol j. phipps		14-Jun-2020 14:51
Wow! Beautiful moth! Amazing colors. You captured this so very well. Look at those red legs. V

Glenn D.		14-Jun-2020 12:49
Splendid capture of this incredible creature - especially with the small photo-bomber next to her.

pkocinski		14-Jun-2020 12:19
Wow - how cool is this moth!

danad		14-Jun-2020 10:07
Great details and textures. V.

laine		14-Jun-2020 07:42
She is beautiful. Brightly coloured. V

barbarajoy		14-Jun-2020 06:04
Absolutely love this! V

joseantonio		14-Jun-2020 03:50
fabulous closeup capture.V.

Raymond Ma		14-Jun-2020 01:41
Beautiful & BIG! V

LynnH		14-Jun-2020 01:37
Wow. And love the idea of Folies Bergere. LOL V

globalgadabout		14-Jun-2020 00:47
looks sort of Folies Bergere, and ready to party....admire your innovative side view that reveals so much..

Dennis Hoyne		14-Jun-2020 00:44
An exceptional shot of this beautiful moth!

Range View		13-Jun-2020 23:50
Wow this would be amazing to see. Marvelous shot. David.

Hank Vander Velde		13-Jun-2020 23:45
Great shot of this beautiful moth with wings-up Christine.

bill friedlander		13-Jun-2020 23:38
Brilliant capture! Didn't know they were so big. V

Pierre Martin		13-Jun-2020 23:35
superb picture, they are big and beautiful!

Helen Betts		13-Jun-2020 22:13
Excellent capture of this very colorful moth. V.

Walter Otto Koenig		13-Jun-2020 21:13
What a beautiful moth with these colors and markings. Love the red legs. "V"

Carl Carbone		13-Jun-2020 21:12
A healthy one! Terrific.

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