Nessus Sphnix Moth by janescottcumming

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	Jane Cumming

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 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Jeff Real		25-May-2021 15:04
I am so amazed! This is absolutely fantastic and so expertly taken. V

Julie Oldfield		24-May-2021 17:29
So cool! They are beautiful. V

pkocinski		24-May-2021 11:05
Great find.

Fong Lam		24-May-2021 05:24
Great timing and capture of this lovely visitor...V

Gill Kopy		24-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 Paoni		24-May-2021 02:57
What a neat surprise for you. I've never seen one in person, so cool.

Fabienne		23-May-2021 21:04
Ce Sphynx est magnifique et vous avez superbement saisi son vol.

Walter Otto Koenig		23-May-2021 18:46
What an interesting find this colroful moth. "V"

Tom Beech		23-May-2021 18:37
They are cool creatures for sure, glad you got a shot of him

danad		23-May-2021 16:32
Superb capture ! V.

globalgadabout		23-May-2021 15:53
must be a corporal with the two stripes...snazzy uniform too..

Raymond		23-May-2021 14:34
Nice catch and a lucky one! They are nocturnal I think.

Helen Betts		23-May-2021 14:22
Great timing to get this colorful moth! V.

Pierre Martin		23-May-2021 13:43
great find, nice wings pose who showed is beautiful colors!

John Hamers		23-May-2021 13:17
Very remarkable moth indeed. Love its colors. V!

joseantonio		23-May-2021 13:12
nice capture of this beautiful visitor.V

Carl Carbone		23-May-2021 13:10
Awesome find and catch! Love these guys, and they do love lilacs!

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