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Posted: 09 Jun 2014

Taken: 30 May 2014

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1/200 • f/10.0 • 39.0 mm • ISO 100 •

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Puss Moth •
Cerura vinula •

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Puss Moth Male

Puss Moth Male
Stars of the catch for 29 May 2014.
Not the usual resting position for this moth, the larger the moth the more time they take to warm the muscles for flight.
So they open like this then vibrate for a bit before taking off.
You can see through the lower ends of his wings, this is actually normal for this species.

, , J-d Welch have particularly liked this photo

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 Cheryl Beal
Cheryl Beal club
What beautiful markings! I hadn't realised moths were so stunning until I saw your photos.....thank you!!!
9 years ago.
 C.Rayz
C.Rayz club
Thanks Cheryl, we have over 2500 species of moth, many are plain brown jobs but so many are beautiful! I really enjoy them (obviously...hahaha)
9 years ago.

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