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05-OCT-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Darling Underwing (Catocala cara), #8832

A large (about 40mm) moth found sitting on a fence post. And no, I am not calling it a darling underwing because I think it is darling! That is its common name (moths have all manner of wondrous names!). When the wings spread, they show a deep rosy pink with a black band. I have found this species perched on fence posts and on birch trees (especially), during the day, a number of times.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/250s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time05-Oct-2014 15:56:40
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.5 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent160
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Pierre09-Nov-2014 22:13
De très jolis motifs sur les ailes de ce beau papillon de nuit! V
Peter Sussex07-Nov-2014 21:39
Amazing ability of camouflage and so rich details here. V
Guest 07-Nov-2014 20:56
So much like shaved wood layers. Lovely colors and brown tones. V
bill friedlander07-Nov-2014 18:45
It blends in very well with the post. Good sharp shot and a good look at the texture. V
Helen Betts07-Nov-2014 18:28
Wow, incredible detail, and such interesting color and patterns on the wings. V.
joseantonio07-Nov-2014 17:23
Great fnd and lovely capture.V.
globalgadabout07-Nov-2014 16:57
the subtle colours are attractive...such a hairy head too..
hayl07-Nov-2014 16:48
Such intricate patterning - super photo.
Walter Otto Koenig07-Nov-2014 15:35
A fascinating find with these textured wings. The information your provide is very interesting. Thank you! "V"
Patrick Goossens07-Nov-2014 14:53
Very lovely capture on that wood.
Anitta07-Nov-2014 14:44
What an interesting moth, and it looks like a leaf. Would be great to see it to spread its wings! Excellent image, Christine. V
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