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White Plume Moth


White Plume Moth
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Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 7 N: 1846] (7021)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Moths of Europe 4 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-17 4:03
Viewed: 530
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Pterophorus pentadactyla(Linnaeus, 1758) / White Plume Moth / Vijfvingerige vedermot / Schlehen-Federgeistchen
/ Le Ptérophore ailé.

White Plume Moth Pterophorus pentadactyla
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Wingspan 26-34 mm.

Probably the most distinctive of the 'Plume' moths, and one of the largest. Its wings are deeply divided into several 'fingers', each of which is finely feathered, or plumed.

Quite common over much of Britain, inhabiting dry grassland, waste ground and gardens.

The adults fly from dusk onwards in June and July, and sometimes have a second generation in September.

The caterpillars overwinter and feed on bindweed (Convolvulus).
Source:http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=1513

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Harm,
Excellent exposure and detail of a difficult subject. Fascinating BG too. Thanks. Alan

Hello Harm,
A very well exposed shot of this amazing plume moth.
It reminds me of species we had on Niue Island in the Pacific.
Very nice capture.
TFS & Cheers,
Steve

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 323 W: 75 N: 1002] (3753)
  • [2009-03-17 10:19]

Hello Harm,
You have introduced an interesting moth species to me. this is the first time i am seeing plume Moth. Your picture has the subject in good sharpness, details, POV and exposure.
TFS & Regards,
Smitha.

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  • Alutka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 132 W: 42 N: 377] (1590)
  • [2009-03-17 10:53]

Witaj Harm,
pięknie pokazałeś tego Piórolotka!
Marvellous sharpness and colours - naturally white with silky gloss.
Thank you for this picture, helped me identify my photos.
Best wishes
Alina

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
  • [2009-03-17 11:25]

Hola Harm,
hermosa captura
atractivo foco y tonos plateados en las alas...
encuadre y pov. excelentes.
saludos

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