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Euclidia glyphica (Linnaeus, 1758)


Euclidia glyphica (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Copyright: Paulo Henrique Lopes Rodrigues (phlr) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1243 W: 129 N: 881] (2814)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 6900 Zoom, Fujinon 6x zoom, Digital
Exposure: f/4, 1/220 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-07-05 12:10
Viewed: 968
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a rare moth in Portugal.
The picture shows the Euclidia glyphica.
Some moths flys on daylight to feed. Here we can see this moth feeding on the polen of lavendula's flower.
We didn't know much more about it.
It belongs to the Noctuidae Catocalinae family.
Known as "burnet companion" in english.
The foodplants of their larvas are trifolium and lotus.

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To extramundi: Hi Felipe!phlr 1 02-12 04:57
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Beautiful species. Generally mothes are less colorful than butterflies, but this one is pretty nice. Also a nice environment, which makes the pic very attractive.
Well done, Paulo !

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 755 W: 31 N: 20] (5032)
  • [2005-07-05 16:32]

Superb macro. I like the composition, sharpness and colours.Interesting informations in note. Well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-07-06 4:49]

Hi Paulo!

Your post are always very interesting! I like composition of this one. Moth looks beautifull, very warm and soft. Nice patterns on its wings. Great job!

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-07-07 3:30]

Beautiful and interesting shot for this superb butterfly ! Yours remenbers mine ;-) Composition, colors, details and sharpness are good ! Thanks for sharing Paulo.

A rare moth? You have some money coming to you. :)
Excellent shot and well done on the composition and details.

Mike

Thanks again for this id.
I have one identical to this and thought... lets look at Paulo´s gallery.
And yes, here it is again :D
I will post soon.
Thanks also for the picture, it is very descirptive and detailed, great colours on the perch too. TFS

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  • RII Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 485 W: 0 N: 884] (2812)
  • [2006-02-06 22:17]

Hola Paulo.
Otra gran toma, con excelentes detalles y bellos colores asi como tambien composicion y atractivos contrastes.
Saludos...RICARDO.

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