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08-JUL-2016 Christine Hanrahan

Plume moth (Hellinsia?)

Reveler Conservation Area

Delicate and tiny, these are very un-moth-like moths.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/160s f/4.5 at 4.5mm iso250 full exif

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Buz Kiefer09-Jan-2017 21:37
Beautiful structure to it. Looks something like a mosquito hawk. Vote.
Don09-Jan-2017 01:41
Unmothlike indeed; this creature is surreal.
Nora van Beek08-Jan-2017 13:29
Great capture of this unique looking moth! I don't think I've ever seen one of these before. V
Nirvan Hope08-Jan-2017 01:24
An unusual looking moth - love the way you captured it against the green needles.
Kuriacose Joseph08-Jan-2017 01:10
Looks like it is hanging out!
globalgadabout07-Jan-2017 23:43
an intriguing appearance...it looks a bit like a glider..
Stephanie07-Jan-2017 23:27
What a fascinating moth! I've never seen one like this before. V
Hank Vander Velde07-Jan-2017 23:11
Good capture of this small moth Christine.
Helen Betts07-Jan-2017 22:55
How fascinating! I would never have taken this for a moth. V.
LynnH07-Jan-2017 22:49
Oh, that's interesting. V
Isabel Cutler07-Jan-2017 22:33
Fascinating looking creature
Chris Morton07-Jan-2017 22:17
elegantly laid out!
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