Viper's bugloss moth ( Ethmia bipunctella ), #0986 by larose forest photos

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29-AUG-2016	Christine Hanrahan

Viper's bugloss moth (Ethmia bipunctella), #0986

At home

This was at an odd angle for photography, and I had to reach up and shoot blind. I had no idea what it was until I saw it on the computer screen, and then I wished I'd tried for a better shot, but... too late.

Nikon COOLPIX AW130
1/30s f/8.2 at 4.3mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Sarah Rehfeldt		28-Feb-2021 21:35
The cool colors and capture make it look like a painting.

Tom Murray		02-Jul-2018 01:21
What a nice looking moth. I hope one visits my lights some day.

Don		30-Aug-2016 18:33
Strange colours and irregular markings; a fascinating moth.

Buz Kiefer		30-Aug-2016 17:45
Named after the wild flower? Interesting looking moth. Vote.

Torben Jorgensen		30-Aug-2016 16:58
Spectacular looking moth. Excellent capture. V

laine		30-Aug-2016 15:35
It certainly knows how to camouflage well and you did well to get this

Helen Betts		30-Aug-2016 15:25
Well, you still got a good shot despite the circumstance. Very interesting looking! V.

Pierre Martin		30-Aug-2016 15:18
this is a beautiful find! never saw one

Nora van Beek		30-Aug-2016 13:43
You did great for shooting blind! V

Carl Carbone		30-Aug-2016 10:57
Been there! Neat find. I don't think I've seen this one yet.

Nirvan Hope		30-Aug-2016 05:46
Interesting markings - looks like they'er asymmetrical.

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