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Eurrhypara hortulata


Eurrhypara hortulata
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Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 7 N: 1848] (7037)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Moths of Europe 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-24 12:37
Viewed: 635
Points: 4
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Eurrhypara hortulata / Small Magpie / Brandnetelmot / Brennnesselzünsler / Pyrale de l'ortie.

Small Magpie Moth Eurrhypara hortulata:

Reaching a wingspan of 35 mm the Small Magpie Moth is much larger than the most of the other micro's. The animal is extremely hard to photograph, as it is very easily disturbed and immediately flies far from its original 'bedroom' at day. Flies in June and July mainly. The caterpillars can be found on nettle and occassionally at other plants. This is a very common species in the Southern parts of England and in Ireland. It is less common in Northern England. In Scotland it is a local species only.

Source:http://www.gardensafari.net/english/picpages/eurrhypara_hortulata.htm

Der Brennnesselzünsler (Eurrhypara hortulata) ist ein (Klein-) Schmetterling aus der Familie der Crambidae.

Lebensweise:
Die Raupen sind vorwiegend an den Pflanzen der Großen Brennnessel (Urtica dioica) zu finden. Weitere Futterpflanzen sind: Zieste (Stachys), Minzen (Mentha), Schwarznesseln (Ballota und Marrubium), Acker- (Convolvulus) und Zaunwinden (Calystegia).

Flug- und Raupenzeiten:
Der Brennnesselzünsler bildet eine Generation im Jahr, die von Juni bis Juli fliegt. Die Raupen sind von August bis September anzutreffen.

Source:http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brennnesselz%C3%BCnsler

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Hello Harm,
this is very nice shot for the beautiful moth. green live very nice for composition and greens supply a great contrast to moth's light parts. TFS, well done
Ahmet

Hello Harm,
Beautiful capture of this tiny butterfly. Butterflies and dragonflies are my favorite. The details and lighting is good.

Regards,
Jusni

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