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Colourful Micromoth


Colourful Micromoth
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1056 W: 289 N: 3914] (13202)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-11 2:31
Viewed: 467
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
When magnified many of the superficially unspectacular micromoths show us their true beauty.
This small moth with a wing span of about 15mm only has a very colourful and complex wing pattern.

The species shown is
- Olethreutes arcuella
- family: Tortricidae

Species information
The species occurs in large parts of Europe and can be observed from May to August.
The caterpillar feeds on decayiing leafs of lower plants.

Conditions
- natural bright sunlight
- no wind
- handheld

References
* Parenti U (2000) A Guide to the Microlepidoptera of Europe. - Museo Regionale die Scienze Naturali Torino.
* Kaltenbach T, Küppers PV (1987) Kleinschmetterlinge beobachten - bestimmen. - Verlag Neumann-Neudamm, Melsungen.
* Spuler A (1910) Die Schmetterlinge Europas - Kleinschmetterlinge. - Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Stuttgart.
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Hi Peter

Stunning macro of this beautiful tiny moth. You are right, I have captured a few myself and been very surprised when I load them onto the computer.
Excellent composition, pattern details and sharpness. Silver is such an unusual colour in nature!

Chris

Hi peter, this is a super super picture with tons of details and color. I like those patterns on the wings especially those delicate subtle blue stripes. These are the pictures that define macro

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1561] (6085)
  • [2009-06-11 4:14]

Hello Peter
Excellent sharp details and beautiful colors. Clear BG too.
Regards
Razvan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1930 W: 6 N: 5388] (19222)
  • [2009-06-11 4:14]

Waaw Peter,what a fantastic beauty!!! Never seen like that and a great work,a wonderful macro very difficult whit top quality of sharpness and colors.Thanks a lot to show us this different and interesting beauty!!! Have a nice day,LUCIANO

You have said it, Peter. This small Moth is extremely beautiful.
The black and white patterns on its golden wings look like the brush strokes of some gifted artist.
The image is phenomenally brilliant and beautiful.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

Hi Peter,
Awesome colour and texturtes in this moths wings.
I love the prominent scales behind the head.
Quite an attractive species really.
Thanks for sharing it.
Cheers
Steve

hallo Peter
SUPER macrowith beautiful colours and sharpness is so good i love this one
greeting lou

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2009-06-11 7:08]

Hello Peter,
A fantastic macro in splendid light and colours and very sharp details. Perfect focus. Beautiful OOF BG, composition, DOF and POV.
Regards,
Peter

Ciao Peter,superb macro of micromoth with amazing details, fantastic colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, bravissimo, ciao Silvio

Peter, you get some truly exceptional insects! It seems hand painted!

Extra points for the superb use of the macro, flawless!

Sincerely,

Jesús

Hello Peter,
what a wonderful picture of this colourful moth, superb sharpness and fine details, the bright colours are splendid, very good visual impression.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3059 W: 231 N: 6135] (20978)
  • [2009-06-23 12:09]

Wow! What an amazing macro!
Hello Peter. : )
I can't believe the sharp details you got on this 15mm creature.
The colors and patterns are spectacular.
TFS. : )

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