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Nessus Sphnix Moth

While I was taking photos of flowers in my yard I came across this guy.
He seemed to love the dwarf lilacs.
First time I have ever seen one around here.

Canon EOS 70D
1/1600s f/5.6 at 163.0mm iso5000 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time21-May-2021 18:57:28
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 70D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length163 mm
Exposure Time1/1600 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent5000
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program (6)
Focus Distance

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Jeff Real25-May-2021 15:04
I am so amazed!
This is absolutely fantastic and so expertly taken.
V
Julie Oldfield24-May-2021 17:29
So cool! They are beautiful. V
pkocinski24-May-2021 11:05
Great find.
Fong Lam24-May-2021 05:24
Great timing and capture of this lovely visitor...V
Gill Kopy24-May-2021 02:58
These are such curious moths - we used to get them up north - haven't seen any here. This one is beautifully coloured. V
Nick Paoni24-May-2021 02:57
What a neat surprise for you. I've never seen one in person, so cool.
Fabienne23-May-2021 21:04
Ce Sphynx est magnifique et vous avez superbement saisi son vol.
Walter Otto Koenig23-May-2021 18:46
What an interesting find this colroful moth. "V"
Tom Beech23-May-2021 18:37
They are cool creatures for sure, glad you got a shot of him
danad23-May-2021 16:32
Superb capture ! V.
globalgadabout23-May-2021 15:53
must be a corporal with the two stripes...snazzy uniform too..
Raymond23-May-2021 14:34
Nice catch and a lucky one! They are nocturnal I think.
Helen Betts23-May-2021 14:22
Great timing to get this colorful moth! V.
Pierre Martin23-May-2021 13:43
great find, nice wings pose who showed is beautiful colors!
John Hamers23-May-2021 13:17
Very remarkable moth indeed. Love its colors. V!
joseantonio23-May-2021 13:12
nice capture of this beautiful visitor.V
Carl Carbone23-May-2021 13:10
Awesome find and catch! Love these guys, and they do love lilacs!
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