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11-AUG-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Great tiger moth (Arctia caja), # 8166

Visiting friends out in the countryside, we were delighted to find this gorgeous moth resting on the wall of their house.

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Graeme13-Jul-2014 11:59
This one has such wonderful markings, Christine. V+++
Len25-Aug-2013 03:40
Well done, beautiful capture!!!
Ton T.24-Aug-2013 14:44
Great image, beautiful species! V
chris morton17-Aug-2013 09:15
brilliant - moth & photo
Ika Zinka Eferl13-Aug-2013 18:18
Nice capture,nice details!V
Karen Stuebing12-Aug-2013 20:58
It is stunning. It almost looks like two different moths in one. Super capture. V.
Don12-Aug-2013 20:09
That's a very striking moth, Christine, and an excellent perspective on it.
MarcViskens12-Aug-2013 20:04
superb
very nice Christine
marc
godro12-Aug-2013 19:52
nice!
Chris Spracklen12-Aug-2013 19:42
Superb photo of this stunning moth, Christine.
pascal12-Aug-2013 18:39
Beautiful capture !
Helen Betts12-Aug-2013 18:18
I can never believe the detail you get in your macros! Excellent capture of a most decorative looking moth. V.
jychamberland12-Aug-2013 15:25
a beauty Christine!
Carol Rollins12-Aug-2013 13:54
What a wonderful find and fantastic capture. That is a gorgeous moth! ~
Tom LeRoy12-Aug-2013 13:40
What an amazing find and perfect capture! V
Esa Ervasti12-Aug-2013 12:38
It is spectacular indeed.
pkocinski12-Aug-2013 12:01
Beautiful moth markings.
Torben Jorgensen12-Aug-2013 11:02
Beautiful moth. We call it Brown Bear Moth. Although common I have never taken a shot of it. This is a great shot with lot of detail. v
Janet Forjan-Freedman12-Aug-2013 10:58
It knew you were coming! And was ready with a great pose.
Stephanie12-Aug-2013 10:44
This is a gorgeous little moth! Super capture Christine! V
laine12-Aug-2013 09:35
How lovely it is...what a great find.
Yvonne12-Aug-2013 09:20
Lovely shot Christine! v
Blandine Mangin12-Aug-2013 09:17
very nice ! v
Linda & Pär Johansson12-Aug-2013 08:30
Incredibly beautiful moth! V
Irene Wehrli12-Aug-2013 06:31
What an extremly beautiful moth you captured here!
Irene
Industrial Heritage12-Aug-2013 05:23
The kind of moth I like. Very nicely taken.
Being Me12-Aug-2013 03:50
LOL I'm sorry but this one kind of reminds me of the Cher character...I think Laverne??? Wonderful photo! V
Jim Coffman12-Aug-2013 02:53
That is one pretty moth! Nice capture..
Range View 12-Aug-2013 01:59
Fabulous looking moth Christine and splendid shot.
David.
globalgadabout12-Aug-2013 00:53
stylish, colourful, and looks like a potent flutterer...
Ann Pettigrew12-Aug-2013 00:51
What a beauty!! Lucky you!
Don Mottershead12-Aug-2013 00:46
All dressed up in a fur coat.
Terry Sprague12-Aug-2013 00:42
Wow, that is beautiful. Great find! V
Carl Carbone12-Aug-2013 00:27
Nice capture and find!
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