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24-JUL-2010 Christine Hanrahan

The virgin moth (Protitame virginalis) #6270

Found resting on the underside of a milkweed leaf in a west end conservation area.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/160s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time24-Jul-2010 15:42:01
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/3.5
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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slhoornstra05-Aug-2019 02:09
So delicate, and it is a treat to see these moths! V
Carl Carbone11-Mar-2014 21:01
Wonderful capture.
Milan Vogrin03-Mar-2012 20:46
Very nice photo.
christopheru30-Aug-2011 20:10
These things are so pretty. This is a wonderful shot of one - thanks for sharing it. V
Karen Stuebing08-Jul-2011 21:27
How beautiful this moth is with its white color and fringed wings. Beautiful and pure looking. V.
globalgadabout22-Apr-2011 15:23
ace shot of this wispy moth...V
Margot W22-Apr-2011 15:21
So delicate and you have displayed this beauty so well.
Happy Easter Christine.
Carl Carbone22-Apr-2011 13:29
Amazing that these frail beauties can survive in this harsh world! Nice capture! V
fdt22-Apr-2011 07:43
Great macro shot. f
Torben Jorgensen22-Apr-2011 07:23
Super shot of the beautiful and fragile looking moth. Some of them hide under a leaf, very difficult to shoot. Excellent detail and light. V
janescottcumming22-Apr-2011 02:23
Colors and details are great. I really like the feathery edge to the moth. ~V~
LynnH22-Apr-2011 00:59
So lacy and delicate! V
PauloCGama22-Apr-2011 00:49
Ann said it all and I couldn't agree more!!
Ann Shapiro22-Apr-2011 00:20
FABULOUS shot Christine.....great detail and color! Vote
Guest 21-Apr-2011 23:19
That is the best photo that I have evere seen of this moth; I'm jealous, great shot
Stephanie21-Apr-2011 23:13
Beautiful! V
Graeme21-Apr-2011 23:04
Great capture and details of this moth Christine.Vote
Hank Vander Velde21-Apr-2011 22:56
BEAUTIFUL sharp and well exposed image Christine. Nice detail in the background leaf too.
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