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Eyed Hawk-Moth
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Copyright: Cristian Gusa (cris)
![Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 16 W: 2 N: 30]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/s-n-s.gif) (625) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2009-05-22 |
| Categories: Insects |
| Camera: Olympus SP570 UZ |
| Exposure: f/4.5, 1/80 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-10-27 6:26 |
| Viewed: 163 |
| Points: 14 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Smerinthus ocellattus/ Eyed Hawk-Moth
It is a European moth of the family Sphingidae.
At rest, both sexes hang suspended amongst foliage, the cryptic forewing markings mimicking patterns on dead leaves.
The pairing takes place in such situations, usually after midnight, the male often hanging freely beneath the female until dusk the following day. After separation, females commence egg-laying almost immediately, continuing over four or five nights, with maximum activity between dusk and midnight. When alarmed, resting adults exhibit a very effective defence mechanism: the body is hunched as the forewings are flicked upwards to reveal a pair of glaring 'eyes' each side of a narrow, beak-like abdomen. Following more disturbance, this startling 'face' is further enhanced: the forewings are repeatedly lowered and raised, causing a blinking effect to the eyes. If this does not succeed, then refuge is sought on the ground. As a non-feeding species, flowers hold no attraction; light, however, can often lure large numbers of males. |
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10-27 06:38 |
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- horias
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(3948) - [2009-10-27 6:30]
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Cris
Unde ai reusit minunea asta de captura?
Este exceptionala!
Calde si sincere felicitari!
Horia
Cristian
Frumusete!!!
Grozava captura!
Sincere felicitari!
Mariana
Hallo Cristian
This is a great macro, which you have taken with great clarity, and composition.
The colours and patterns display beautifully. It is lovely to look at this pairing moths as one can clearly see the differences between male and female from the viewpoint you have photographed it. You have captured these two in the ideal pose. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
Anna
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- zetu
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 15 N: 1602]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-s-g.gif)
(6243) - [2009-10-27 7:12]
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Salut
Faina. Bine surprins.
Numai bine
Razvan
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- alin-m
![Gold Star Critiquer [C: 162 W: 1 N: 0]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-n.gif)
(585) - [2009-10-27 8:26]
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Frumoasa pereche!Foarte buna fotografia!Felicitari.Alin.
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- joska
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 0 N: 1022]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif)
(5492) - [2009-10-27 8:38]
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O fotografie de exceptie, foarte rar se gaseste un singur exemplar din aceasta specie, iar Tu ai reusit sa fotografiez doua exemplare in actiune, felicitari!
Una toma de gran oportunidad y llena de encanto. El enfoque hace que pierda bastantes enteros, supongo que faltaba algo de luz, pero siempre es un documento interesante.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.
