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Mimas tiliae


Mimas tiliae
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Copyright: Milos Koudelka (mikou) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 863 W: 73 N: 1348] (5265)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2 IS, Mora Close-up 58mm +4
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-02 8:04
Viewed: 491
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hallo,
this moth I am take on periphery forest beyond our house.I do think as though is that a Smerinthus ocellata,but he didn't have the typical eyes on lower wings.
With greeting Milos.

Thank you very much Dmitry(Osmeterium) and Peter(batu) behind correction ID.
Now I I'll do change title and notes too.
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The Lime Hawk-moth (Mimas tiliae)
Lyšaj lipový
is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East.

This is an incredible species, quite variable in markings, the ground colour of the forewings being pinkish or buff, darker towards the tornus, marked with one or two dark green or brown blotches, often merged to form continuous fascia across the middle of the forewing. The hindwings are plainer, grey or buffish brown. The wingspan is 70-80 mm, the male usually being smaller but more strongly marked than the female. This moth flies at night in May and June and is attracted to light. The adults do not feed.

The larva is green with yellow and red markings along the side and a horn at the hind end typical of the family. It feeds mainly on lime but has also been recorded feeding on other trees and shrubs(see list below).The species overwinters as a pupa in the soil at the base of its host tree.
Alnus - Alder
Betula - Birch
Morus - Mulberry
Prunus
Quercus - Oak
Tilia - Lime
Ulmus - Elm
(Wikipedia encyclopedia)

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Hello Milos,
Nice shot on this spread wings position. POV and composition are great. Sharp with details to appreciate. Appropriate background to isolate this moth nicely.
JC

Ahoj Milos,

ten Lyšaj je ako živý. Krásny záber, úžasné farby. Pozadie nemá chybu a dobre kontrastuje s motýlom. Fakt dobré a ostré. Gratulujem.
Stefan

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2084 W: 216 N: 3766] (12498)
  • [2007-05-02 9:12]

Hi Milos

Another wonderful macro shot here from you, my friend!
The contrast you managed here between this moth and that splendid BG is exceptional and it really brings out the best of your subject.
The details are also fantastic - on all the segments of the moth - and that was made by a perfect choice of a DOF.
Charming colors and a very beautiful composition as well.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hello Milos,

Actually, it's Mimas tiliae. Please compare with the picture by Peter Stoeckl at TN, http://www.treknature.com/gallery/Europe/Austria/photo37339.htm.

Best regards,
Dmitry

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 285 N: 3341] (11046)
  • [2007-05-02 10:04]

Hello Milos,
pretty good focus and great depth of field to show the moth from this point of view with excellent sharpness. The species is
- Mimas tiliae
- family: Sphingidae
Best wishes, Peter

NOTE ADDED: I see that Dmitry also corrected the ID.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2042 W: 6 N: 2025] (13277)
  • [2007-05-02 10:20]

Hola Milos,
espectacular macro,
detalles y colores,
la textura es excelente...
nitidez y composición... saludos

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2007-05-02 10:56]

Hello Milos,
Great shot of this Hawk Moth taken from a nice angle to show the beautiful, velvety texture and pattern of the wings. Very nice natural colours too and the dark background fits perfectly.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2007-05-02 12:10]

Hello Milos,
Great capture of the Lime Hawk-moth, nicely placed with excellent green contrasting BG, fine POV and good DOF and sharpness.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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  • volkan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 427 W: 16 N: 1047] (6286)
  • [2007-05-02 13:00]

Hi Milos,
Beautiful capture of the moth.
Great colors and details.
TFS

After its ID having been established with help from Peter and Dmitry, I must say that this is a superb macro of this Lime Hawk moth, Milos.
Superb focus, exquisite details and wonderful colours.
TFS.

Hola Milos.
Una fabulosa presentación. Bello colorido apto para el camuflaje...
Estupenda nota, un saludo, JL.

Hi Milos,
you are lucky to see such a wonderful moth!
And the shot is excellent, I like it very much, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

bien vu MILOS
excellente capture, belles couleurs nettes
bravo et merci
edith

Hello Milos a very nice shot fine detail and good clarity, nice pov and great light tfs Necip.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1174 W: 0 N: 1980] (8393)
  • [2007-05-03 4:18]

Hello Milos,
Excellent shot of this Sphingidae( which are always very impressive to see). The pose of the moth is very interesting, not so common on pictures. You also have chosen the ideal green blurred background. Thank's for the note too.
Best regards
Anne

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2007-05-03 8:05]

hi Milos,
belle image, l'équilibre de la lumičre et de la couleur est extra.
bon travail.
tfs
gaetan

Hi dear Milos ,
what a nice shot.
it has excellent focus and details.
nice backgroud and amazing colours.
well captured
thanks for sharing
best wishes
Saeed

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2338] (8400)
  • [2007-05-03 12:32]

Hi Milos,
Awesome moth captured with extreme details, beautiful colours and pose and wonderful background. Contratulations!
TFS,José M.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-05-03 12:34]

Hi Milos,
looks huge, I was not aware that those large moth are common in Europe. Excellent capture, the colors look fabulous and the details are nice and sharp.
Very well done.
Sky]

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 763 W: 58 N: 631] (6502)
  • [2007-05-03 12:44]

Bonjour,
On dirait presque un papillon laineux.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi Milos, wonderful moth with great details, splendid colors and excellent sharpness, very well done
Ciao Silvio

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  • lee Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 38 W: 0 N: 24] (84)
  • [2007-05-03 23:57]

Hi Milos, wow this is great. Something I've never seen before. Nice details and wonderful colors. Nice dof as it sets so well against the background. Good job, way to go with the S2IS :-). Thanks.

Lee

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1260] (4181)
  • [2007-05-04 0:56]

Razor sharp focus with excellent detail. Outstanding exposure. Avery nice DOF and background. Informative note.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 660 W: 0 N: 178] (622)
  • [2007-05-04 2:01]

Hello Milos,

What a camouflage of this moth, almost the same than the wood, the wings have splendid colours, lovely presentation with a sharpness and clarity. Thanks for sharing.

Greetings,
John.

bonjour milos
lŕ encore c'est une macro de tres grande qualité,luminosité couleurs pov et dof.
le specimen est a lui seul deja tres beau.
laurent

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3043 W: 148 N: 4547] (14679)
  • [2007-05-04 9:39]

Hi Milos.
What a great close-up. Both reproduction of the moth and BG are simply perfect. Amazing illumination of the insect, reflection of its texture and colour palette. Smoothness and colorfulness of the BG are fantastic too. At whole captured scene is wonderful too. Perfect job and my best regards.
Alexei.

hello milos!
great shot and wonderful pose of this butterfly.
excellent DOF.
tfs
zoran

pt

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 556 W: 0 N: 1138] (5140)
  • [2007-05-04 15:36]

hi Milos; Excellent macro shot of this interesting moth,Perfect details and compo,
Fantastic colors and BG,Superb shot.TFS
All the best
ridvan

Hello Milos,
This is a stunning specie with excellent details and beautiful composition, colors and exposure. It is sooo sharp! This lightning is beautiful and so is this BG. This is a great shot again! Thanks,
Claudine

Bonjour Milos
C'est une excellent prise de vue en macro avec ce papillon de nuit! Composition trčs belle avec de belles couleurs, et trčs beaux détails. Merci pour le partage .
Au revoir et merci....JP
Les sourires demain

Hi Milosn
Well composed and good sharpness. Wonderful moth...
TFS
Annick

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-05-05 11:31]

Hu Milos,
A very good macro of this litte moth. The background is a perfect contrast with the subject. Very good sharpness and focus and very nice colours.
TFS Paula

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1049 W: 1 N: 4160] (13980)
  • [2007-05-05 20:24]

Hello Milos,
Brilliant macro work on this beautiful moth image with sharp details and nice colors.
Rick

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2351 W: 61 N: 3811] (12226)
  • [2007-05-09 9:06]

Hi Milos,
Very nice capture of this beautiful moth. Lovely colors, details and POV. Well done and TFS
Selen

Another great shot, Very well composed, nice smooth background. Please keep going on ;-)

Chris

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