Twin-spotted sphinx moth ( Smerinthus jamaicensis ), #7821 by larose forest photos


28-Jul-2020	Christine Hanrahan

Sometimes, when very fresh, these sphinx moths can show this wonderful lilac colour.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Dennis Hoyne		08-Aug-2020 20:09
A superb shot, such gorgeous detail and colors.

Walter Otto Koenig		08-Aug-2020 19:06
Amazing find. Such great detail and colors. Really like the markings. "V"

Tom LeRoy		08-Aug-2020 15:30
Looks like a mini fighter jet! A fine shot of this beauty. V

bill friedlander		08-Aug-2020 15:02
Superb detail, the tinge of lilac is delightful. V

Blandine Mangin		08-Aug-2020 14:58
beautiful close-up ! v

Jeff Real		08-Aug-2020 14:12
I am so amazed both by the subject and your striking image! V

hayl		08-Aug-2020 13:27
Stunning photo of this beautifully coloured moth.

Isabel Cutler		08-Aug-2020 13:20
Gorgeous!

Pierre Martin		08-Aug-2020 11:55
superb detailed shot, the coloration is beautiful, bravo!

laine		08-Aug-2020 09:43
A wonderful photo, Christine. Its so pretty V

danad		08-Aug-2020 08:35
Stunning and subtle tones. V.

Industrial Heritage		08-Aug-2020 08:18
Spectacular capture of this moth. looks very fluffy and a marvelous pattern

Helen Betts		08-Aug-2020 04:44
What a beauty with that marvelous color and velvety look! Excellent capture, Christine. V.

joseantonio		08-Aug-2020 03:39
what a great capture.V.

globalgadabout		08-Aug-2020 02:15
how the lilac livens up the grey...superior shot to show the almost amorphous shape and fern frond antennae..

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