Polyphemus moth ( Antheraea polyphemus ), #7757 by larose forest photos


22-JUN-2009	Christine Hanrahan

Larose Forest. This extremely large moth, almost sparrow size, is a member of the giant silkworm moth family, the Saturnidae. It is spectacular!!!

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/100s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		02-Jun-2018 13:42
Gorgeous image.Love your work.Vote Paolo

Gillian		06-Sep-2010 00:59
It is indeed spectacular! I would love to see one in the daylight. V

Joanne Kamo		17-Sep-2009 23:58
Outstanding lighting and detail!

slhoornstra		28-Aug-2009 08:41
This fellow is gorgeous! A lovely pose, wish I could see him in person. V

Guest		25-Jun-2009 19:09
What a beautiful moth! The texture of your photo is gorgeous. Gillian

Fabienne		23-Jun-2009 20:46
c'est impressionnant de détail ! une macro fantastique ou même les poiles sont apparents.

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