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Convolvulus Hawk-moth


Convolvulus Hawk-moth
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Copyright: Chris Jonko (Christopher_PL) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 356 W: 52 N: 732] (2615)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-18 2:58
Viewed: 1000
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Agrius convolvuli - family Sphingidae.

PL: Zawisak powojowiec
UK: Convolvulus Hawk-moth
SK: Lišaj pupencový
CZ: Lišaj svlačcový
ES: Esfinge de las Enredadoras
DE: Windenschwärmer
SE: Akervindesvärmare
NO: Vindelsvermer
FI: Kiertokiitäjä
DK: Snerlesvarmer
NL: Windepijlstaart

One of the great travelers. It's not common in northern part of Poland. It's rather southern species that is migrant in northern part of Europe.
As most part of Sphingidae it's very large moth - the maximum wingspan is near 120 mm!
Adult moths visits the flowers of Nicotiana, Petunia, Lilium, Phlox and Jasminum.

PS. It's one of the night shots. Picture was made using macro flash ring.
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Czesc Krzysiek
Kolejny wielki zawisak na treknature. Strasznie zniszczony. Lekko nieostre prawe skrzydlo :-) Robione z lampa? Na jakim lisciu?
Chyba zadaje za duzo pytan :-)
Pozdrawiam
Krzysiek

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2006-10-18 4:43]

Hello Chris,
Though this specimen is worn, you have taken a fine flash shot that is reasonably sharp. The shot itself is of value as this moth is rare in N. Europe, presumably in Poland too.
I have seen this hawk-moth once in S. Sweden but that was before I had a digital camera!
TFS, regards, Ivan

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  • fthsm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 47 N: 435] (2905)
  • [2006-10-18 5:32]

I'd like to add the Turkish name to your wonderful note part :))
Excellent sharpness on green leaf texture.
TFS Chris.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3903] (15686)
  • [2006-10-18 6:50]

Hi Chris,
Allways impressive, the Sphingidae in general. Your Hakw-moth has suffered a little from rain?
Best regards
Anne

Hey Chris
Very nice shot of moth,
Good composition and focusing,
Perfect Framing.
Excellent

Regards
Fartash

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