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Tyta luctuosa


Tyta luctuosa
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Copyright: Nicolas Moulin (nimou) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 148 W: 1 N: 687] (3169)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006
Categories: Insects
Camera: Kodak DX6490, Raynox DCR250
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-05 9:16
Viewed: 660
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Spanish:
La polilla cuatro-manchada es una especie que se puede encontrar en los prados, suelos con la vegetación escasa y la tierra seca. La larva se alimenta de la enredadera de campaña Convolvulus arvensis, prefiriendo las flores y semillas al principio.
Esta polilla esta extendida en toda la peninsula. La polilla ha sido registrada en cada país en Europa excepto Irlanda y Noruega. La gama se extiende hacia el este a Siberia occidental e incluye Marruecos.
Esta polilla es clasificada como Vulnerable.

English:
The four-spotted moth is a grassland species which is typically found on south-facing banks on well-drained soils with sparse vegetation and bare earth. The larva feeds on field bindweed Convolvulus arvensis, preferring the flowers and seeds initially.
This moth was formerly widespread and fairly common in England south of a line from Norfolk to Somerset. There has been a massive decline since the 1930s, and recently it has been reported from only 11 counties in southern England, chiefly on limestone grassland or in the Breckland. The moth has been recorded from every country in Europe except Ireland and Norway. The range extends eastwards to western Siberia and includes Morocco.
In Great Britain this moth is classified as Vulnerable.
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This is an excellent macro shot. Nice even lighting, great composition. Well Done!

Fantástica macro Nicolás.Los detalles son magníficos así como el encuadre y la orientación que has elegido para esta presentación.
Saludos, JL.

Hola Nicolas.
Bonita foto de esa flor y la mariposa.Un saludo.

Hello Nicolas!
This is a very nice macro with good details especially well seen on the flower.
I like the contrast between moth and the BG and general composition.
Anyway, how big is this species? I guess that it belongs to Microlepidoptera so probably it is not bigger that 4-6 mm.
Best withes,
Radomir

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