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Drepana falcataria


Drepana falcataria
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Copyright: Monika MvJ (thistle) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1311 W: 77 N: 3013] (9276)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4200, Nikkor ED 38-114 F/2.8-4.8
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Beautiful Moths, Bellas Polillas, Belles Mites... [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-19 4:43
Viewed: 1727
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 40
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Back to the bugs today ;-)

This is, no doubt, one of the most beautiful moth I've ever seen in my forest.
It's Latin name is Drepana falcataria and it is known as Pebble Hook-tip Moth.

It's wingspan is usually about 36-40mm. Adults are generally pale brown in colour with the characteristic hook-tip at the apex of the forewings. There is a small dark blotch near the centre of the forewing and a distinctive reddish brown line that runs from the apex of the forewing to the dorsum. The hind wings are similar in colour to the forewings and have a series of wavy lines.

On one of the Polish websites I read that the colours and markings of this beautiful moth are a kind of camouflage and their task is to make the insect look like dead leaf - well these could be great camouflage if the moth was actually sit on the dead leaves, but I found these fellows many times on such vivid green shrubs, so it seems that hiding is not the most important thing for them. On such green leaf they are extremely well seen.

You can meet these moths since late May to the end of August on the heaths and bogs particularly those with an abundance of birch.

dew77, puffy, TAZ, Fisher, DebiBier, manyee, liquidsunshine, carper, christophe, naki, marhowie, Quentin has marked this note useful
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4635 W: 248 N: 4025] (13237)
  • [2005-05-19 4:45]

Hi Monica!
Very nice close up again.Lighting,framing,clear details and composition are wonderful.TFS....:-)

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 289 W: 0 N: 339] (1351)
  • [2005-05-19 5:03]

Nice macro shot Monika, I agree with you, it has to be the most beautiful moth ever seen. Great DOF, details and colours. Strong contrast. Very well done, thanks for sharing.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2645 W: 74 N: 9100] (31089)
  • [2005-05-19 5:16]

Agree - one of most beautifull moths. Its shape remainds me spaceships from Clone Wars ;-) Great composition with fresh green leaf. I like also spiky plant on BG. Overall superb post.

Such contrast between the shape extraordinaire moth and the couleur extraordinaire background. The thumbnail was deceiving, I was expected to find a sunken dead leaf ... you have good eye for detail

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1470 W: 72 N: 1428] (4750)
  • [2005-05-19 6:45]

Beautiful picture Monika. The details are really sharp and the colors are so vivid! Very well composed and great DOF. This is perfect. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

very good macro. excellent colour and sharpness.
TFS

Now, that's a beauty.
Excelent shot and well done on the composition. Fine details, you did well with this posting. Excelent work.!!!

Mike

Olá Monika!
Diferente foto.
Gostei da profundidade de campo, cores e principalmente a luz.
Parabens.
Debi

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3115 W: 235 N: 6598] (22804)
  • [2005-05-19 10:50]

Great shot of the moth, Monika. It is indeed beautiful, and you did a great job of showing it in crisp details. Can actually see the scales on the wings. Interesting colors and patterns as well. Excellent exposure and composition. TFS. ; )

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1974 W: 119 N: 2581] (8432)
  • [2005-05-19 13:38]

I know that kind of moth Monika,
the are not easy to photograph, I mean to photograph them and make also a good composition from it, well Monika you did a very good job here, very good details, fantastic dof, very good photo,
gr. Jaap

Great shot Monika,
It is a beauty, excellent colour, razor sharp detail and perfect DOF.
Great composition and nicely exposed.
Do you find it easy to ID moths?
Thanks for posting

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-05-19 13:54]

Fantastic macro. Great contrast between the moth and the amazingly green leaf. Well composed as well.
Toni

Excellent macro Monika, great contrast and details
In a friendly way Christophe

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  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 382 W: 27 N: 5] (40)
  • [2005-05-19 16:01]

Hi Monica, Great capture and an interesting specimen. Never saw any month like that before. Very good saturated colors, fine details and nice composition.
Very well done.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-05-20 3:38]

Très belle et intéressante composition macro-photographique bien réalisée pour ce magnifique papillon. Très jolies couleurs et bonne netteté.
Wonderful moth ad picture !!! Monica and Nikon 4200 are a great team !

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 439 W: 11 N: 528] (2508)
  • [2005-05-20 4:40]

very good! super colours, details, sharpness. nice composition.

Hello Moniki! Excellent details and composition..Great lookin' moth and this shade of green really sets it off nicely, Very well done!

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1241 W: 129 N: 882] (2821)
  • [2005-07-19 10:27]
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Very beautiful indeed!
Never saw it in Portugal.
Very good photo!
Perfect details and sharpness!
5* photo and favourite!

Hi Monika
What a beautiful bug! He looks a bit like a spaceship. I like
his colours and his wing form. Your picture is very sharp with
a good POV and a nice background. Well done.
Regards
Quentin

Jeszcze jedno doskonałe zdjęcie - nie chciałabyś wspomagać mnie zdjęciami motyli na mojej stronie Motyle Europy? ;-)

Krzysiek

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