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05-AUG-2018 Christine Hanrahan

Great tiger moth (Arctia caja), #8166

Byrne Big Creek Nature Preserve

Saw this spectacular large tiger moth last night, in fact, saw two of them. It was a long drive out of the city to reach the site and set up the moth lights, but it was well worth it, even though we didn't get home until after 3 a.m. Lots of moths, and a chorus of coyotes, as well as a barred owl calling, added to the night's enjoyment.

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cits_4_pets08-Aug-2018 02:37
Great colors & details, perfect for an insect field guide. Excellent!!!v
laine07-Aug-2018 13:13
It's so very pretty...worth the late night I'm sure. V
Carl Carbone07-Aug-2018 12:39
Lucky you! What a beautiful moth.
pkocinski07-Aug-2018 12:00
What a beauty!
danad07-Aug-2018 09:45
Great image of this beautiful moth perfectly in harmony with the tones around it. V.
John Vass07-Aug-2018 04:37
Time well spent and it looks like it was worth going the extra distance! Beautiful moth well captured! V
joseantonio07-Aug-2018 03:38
an amazing capture.Love this.V.
Nirvan Hope07-Aug-2018 03:13
Spectacular! So worth the night time adventure. Thanks for showing us this beauty!
globalgadabout07-Aug-2018 00:55
admire your enthusiasm and dedication pursuing images at such hours...the moth is gorgeous, and your image of very high quality....V
Helen Betts07-Aug-2018 00:40
So beautiful and perfect, it almost doesn't look real. Super capture, Christine. V.
Pierre Martin06-Aug-2018 23:13
fantastic picture and a superb looking moth!
bill friedlander06-Aug-2018 23:05
Beautiful night time shot. You handled the lighting perfectly. V
Hank Vander Velde06-Aug-2018 22:35
Another beautiful moth superbly captured Christine.
Isabel Cutler06-Aug-2018 22:19
Beautiful - I especially like it because it's on a natural background. V.
Don06-Aug-2018 21:43
That surely is an impressive moth.
Patricia Kay06-Aug-2018 21:21
Beautiful moth with great colors and details Christine....BV
Ray :)06-Aug-2018 21:14
That's a top rate capture Christine!
One of the few advantages of insomnia is hearing the hooting of owls, but I'm nodding of better at the moment :-)
Chris Morton06-Aug-2018 20:46
a spectacular beauty
Ursula Miller06-Aug-2018 20:28
This is a very beautiful moth, Christine! V
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