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10-JUL-2017 Christine Hanrahan

Kermes scale moth (Euclemensia bassettella), #1467

At home

Last night was warmer and more moths were attracted to the light I set out, including this little beauty. Bug Guide notes that these insects are found near oak trees "infected with scale insects which the larvae feed on".

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 6.3mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Helen Betts11-Jul-2017 18:34
Nicely detailed capture. Who ever would have thought moths were so interesting looking! V.
Pierre Martin11-Jul-2017 18:25
beautiful looking and nice colors too, great capture!
Carl Carbone11-Jul-2017 17:26
That's a nice one I haven't seen! Nice capture.
Jim Coffman11-Jul-2017 16:51
Nice capture of this pretty moth!!
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)11-Jul-2017 16:41
The detail are great! V
Paolo
Walter Otto Koenig11-Jul-2017 16:32
Very nice detail. I like the markings and colors. "V"
joseantonio11-Jul-2017 16:26
great details in this great shot.V.
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