Striped chocolate tip moth ( Clostera strigosa ), #7898 by larose forest photos


14-AUG-2009	Christine Hanrahan

Thanks to Diane for the ID help.

This is member of the Notodontidae (Prominent Moths)group, and has a wing-span of about 25mm.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/60s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso80 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Esa Ervasti		05-Mar-2012 21:14
You hardly find this on the twig :) Great capture.

Janet Forjan-Freedman		03-Mar-2012 00:42
Nice work capturing this moth's interesting markings!

Frank Brault		03-Mar-2012 00:09
A terrific macro with gorgeous textures and detail. V

Sheila		02-Mar-2012 23:57
It looks wonderful, love the 'horns' (antennae I guess).

Graeme		02-Mar-2012 23:07
Excellent lighting & capture of this moth, Christine.V

Jim Coffman		02-Mar-2012 22:50
A very nice capture. They are rather pretty..

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