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11-JUL-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Eastern tent caterpillar moth (Malacosoma americana), #7701

Larose Forest

Found in Larose Forest during a mothing excursion one night recently. To see the egg mass and the caterpillars in their tent: http://www.pbase.com/image/150318010

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/60s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso80 full exif

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Ulla Kruys17-Jul-2013 10:40
A very nice capture of this furry moth showing its beautiful antennae! V
Carol Rollins16-Jul-2013 13:47
Thanks for sharing this great photo. I've seen the "tents" and caterpillars, but never the
moth.
Hank Vander Velde16-Jul-2013 00:22
Beautiful sharp macro image christine.
janescottcumming16-Jul-2013 00:21
So that's what they look like! Great details. V
Being Me15-Jul-2013 23:48
It's own little fur cape! Love it!
laine15-Jul-2013 23:44
makes you want to pat it..:) lovely!
Carl Carbone15-Jul-2013 22:56
Nice capture. Very interesting. I've only "known" the caterpillars.
Graeme15-Jul-2013 21:22
Fabulous close up of this beautiful moth, Christine.BV
Karen Stuebing15-Jul-2013 21:03
This is one I do know. At least the caterpillar stage. Love the downy texture and the antenna. V.
Ika Zinka Eferl15-Jul-2013 20:08
Excellent shot , nice details,Christine!*V*
Chris15-Jul-2013 19:58
Fantastic details Christine. Love the antennae.
Chris Spracklen15-Jul-2013 18:24
Fine shot of this furry specimen, Christine. *V*
jychamberland15-Jul-2013 16:51
beautiful close-up captured!
Walter Otto Koenig15-Jul-2013 16:26
Fascinating with these antenna and almost fur like wings. I've learned a lot from you. "V"
Pierre15-Jul-2013 14:59
Une macro splendide de ce papillon nocturne! V
globalgadabout15-Jul-2013 14:16
excellent shot...the antennae looks like great receptors..
Guest 15-Jul-2013 13:23
a nice picture !
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