Chickweed geometer moth, male ( Haematopis grataria ), #7146 photo

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22-AUG-2016	Christine Hanrahan

Chickweed geometer moth, male (Haematopis grataria), #7146

Marlborough Forest

A really beautiful little moth which is quite common this time of year. It has a habit of hanging out low down amidst the grasses and wildflowers. You can tell it is a male because of those big feathery antennae.

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Nirvan Hope		23-Aug-2016 17:30
The variety of colors and markings you find on these moths is astonishing! This one is exceptionally beautiful.

joseantonio		23-Aug-2016 16:25
stunning capture.V.

Jim Coffman		23-Aug-2016 15:59
BEAUTIFUL!!!

Helen Betts		23-Aug-2016 15:46
Such pretty markings and color, and those antennae are fascinating. Excellent closeup, Christine. V.

Kuriacose Joseph		23-Aug-2016 14:25
The antennae do catch the eye! The pattern across the back looks interesting.

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