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29-JUL-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Evening primrose moth (Schinia florida)

This improbably coloured moth with the big green eyes, is found almost entirely on the native plant, evening primrose (Oenothera biennis), as here. Occasionally, you will see them on other flowers, but invariably they prefer the evening primrose and will sit during the day, with their heads stuck inside the flower. This was one of two moths inside the flower head, but I disturbed this one when I held the plant to keep it from blowing around. At that point, the moth popped its head out and walked to where you see it in the photo. Looking closely at evening primrose flowers once they start blooming, will usually provide you with a look at at least one of these vivid moths.

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jychamberland21-Nov-2012 20:05
beautiful close-up picture Christine! nice colors and clarity.
Janet Forjan-Freedman09-Aug-2012 07:50
Outstanding capture of this colourful moth. Texture and colour are excellent.
Inga Morozoff08-Aug-2012 01:56
Terrific info and shot. Thanks for sharing.
Ulla Kruys03-Aug-2012 13:17
WHat a beauty very well captured!
Vickie BROWN02-Aug-2012 02:15
Brilliant close-up of these two beauties, it's really beautiful, Christine. V
Len31-Jul-2012 20:54
An excellent macro,welldone!!!!V.
Tom LeRoy31-Jul-2012 19:17
An amazing find and a very unusually looking moth. Like a figure out of a fairy tale. V!
J. Scott Coile31-Jul-2012 18:47
Excellent information and capture.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet31-Jul-2012 15:22
Very nice picture.
globalgadabout31-Jul-2012 14:09
a novel way to pass the day....love that blush of colour..
LynnH31-Jul-2012 11:46
Fantastic macro view. Wonderful sherbet colors! V
Guest 31-Jul-2012 11:19
Very nice work. Looks like they belong together. v
Brian McAllister31-Jul-2012 05:20
This is awesome and the information is enlightening! V
Carl Carbone31-Jul-2012 03:48
That is a stunning moth! Excellent capture. I don't think we ever seen them on our evening primrose. I'm going out to look now!
Hank Vander Velde31-Jul-2012 02:05
FANTASTIC find, macro image and info Christine. I've had Evening Primrose in my garden but have never seen a colourful moth like this one.
Terry Sprague31-Jul-2012 01:07
Beautiful image. V.
Marcia Colelli30-Jul-2012 22:31
Beautiful color. Nice find and wonderful close up V
Karen Stuebing30-Jul-2012 22:00
Love that purple hue and the soft textures of the moth. And very interesting that it only prefers one flower. Gorgeous close up. V.
Stephanie30-Jul-2012 20:29
This is fascinating Christine! But shouldn't you let sleeping moths lay? V ;)
bill friedlander30-Jul-2012 19:38
A wonderful palette of colors, lovely light, and details. You have a special talent for spotting these things. V
MarcViskens30-Jul-2012 18:59
very nice Christine
beautiful colours and details
Marc
Linda & Pär Johansson30-Jul-2012 18:48
A fantastic image combine high detail! V
Chris30-Jul-2012 17:51
How beautiful, amazing colours.
Pierre30-Jul-2012 17:40
Une splendide trouvaille aux couleurs magnifiques! V
Milan Vogrin30-Jul-2012 17:23
Very nice shot!V!
Guest 30-Jul-2012 17:22
Just gorgeous with those colors and thick mop of silver blonde "hair."
Torben Jorgensen30-Jul-2012 17:08
Wow. What a beautiful moth. Great detail and colours. V
pascal30-Jul-2012 16:54
Really beautiful, Christine !
joseantonio30-Jul-2012 16:22
Excellent close-up. Seems really enormous though I imagine must be really small....V
John Reynolds LRPS30-Jul-2012 16:05
Excellent detail. Interesting text, too.
Jim Coffman30-Jul-2012 16:02
Awesome detail in this lovely image!
Esa Ervasti30-Jul-2012 15:55
Exciting to read your great info of this striking moth :)
Patrick Goossens30-Jul-2012 15:40
What a great image Christine! Great that the moth was posing for you.
Graeme30-Jul-2012 15:37
Beautiful close up of this moth and its colours, Christine. I have missed your macro's! BV
Walter Otto Koenig30-Jul-2012 15:32
A fascinating find with these amazing details. "V"
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