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The Buff-Tip


The Buff-Tip
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Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1011 W: 285 N: 3343] (11060)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/11, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-20 8:22
Viewed: 505
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Buff-Tip
- Phalera bucephala
is a moth of the family Notodontidae
German: Mondvogel, Mondfleck
Spanish: pajaro luna, bombix del tilo
French: la lunule, la bucéphale

Dependent on the resting place it is difficult to detect and if detected, you first have to verify that this is really a living 'thing'. First of all, you have to decide what is the front and what is the back.

Species information
- Widespread in Europe and palaearctic Asia.
- Larval foodplants: Salix, Quercus, Ulmus, Corylus, Tilia.
- Wing span: 55 - 68 mm.
In Europe, there occurs a close relative and similar looking species, Phalera bucephaloides, which differs in the shape of the apical yellow patch.

Conditions
- bright natural light
- handheld, the leaf supported by a finger of the left hand and the thumb supporting the camera.

References
* de Freina J.J. and Witt T.J. (1987) Die Bombyces und Sphinges der Westpalaearktis, Vol. 1. - Edition Forschung und Wissenschaft, München.
* Ebert G (1994) Die Schmetterlinge Baden-Württembergs, Vol. 4, Nachtfalter II. - Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart.
* Koch M. (1991) Wir bestimmen Schmetterlinge. - Neumann Verlag, Radebeul.
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Spettacolare cattura, molto bella la composizione con la falena quasi in bilico sulla foglia verde scuro e con il BG ugualmente scuro, che mettono in risalto i bellissimi e vivaci colori, eccellente nitidezza. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Peter,

Interesting angle. good sharpness & focus. apt lighting. missing the eyes a little.

Subhayan.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1004 W: 6 N: 2717] (10087)
  • [2008-06-20 9:18]

Hi Peter,you show us an unusual moth in a perfect way,excellents details,perfects colors and very interesting note as your style,my best compliments for your always professional work,have a nice week end,Luciano

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1995 W: 5 N: 5588] (21102)
  • [2008-06-20 9:34]

Hello Peter. i have been luky enough to have seen one before but i dont have a picture as yet. Its an amazing insect. naturue is so clever. Great detail and natural colours. very well done in finding this one . TFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2470 W: 168 N: 7478] (23630)
  • [2008-06-20 9:53]

Hello Peter,
You know, this is one of my favourite moths, it looks so cute with its chubby 'nose' and the camouflage markings are fantastic. A very fine capture showing sharply all details and great colours too that sets it off against the darker background.
Many thanks and have a nice weekend, Ulla

Hi Peter, this is a very strange creature, I never see before, thanks, superb macro with fine details and excellent sharpness, as usual for you, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Ciao Peter!
Woow!
Very beautiful shot with brilliant colours and nice composition.
Perfect details...
I like so much!
Marco

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 929 W: 4 N: 2322] (10812)
  • [2008-06-21 3:29]

Hello Peter, Seeing it for the first time and with a superb shot. The subject is presented with superb composition and note.Ganesh

Hello Peter.
Great capture of this marvellous moth!
Excellent colors and contrast.
Very good framing and luminosity.
The details and sharpness are fantastic also.
Well done!
José Roberto

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