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Copyright: Alli Hemingway (annagrace) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 18 N: 851] (2996)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C4000Z
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Beautiful Moths, Bellas Polillas, Belles Mites... [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-06-12 15:09
Viewed: 1134
Points: 30
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Finally Batu has identified this moth!


The Giant Leopard Moth (Ecpantheria scribonia) is a moth of the family Arctiidae. It is distributed throughout the Southeastern United States from New England to Mexico. This species was once known as Hypercompe scribonia (some authors still prefer to place the species in Hypercompe).

This species has a wingspan of 3 inches. The wings of the moth are bright white with irregular black markings, some solid and some hollow. The abdomen is dark blue with orange markings, the male has a narrow yellow line on the sides. Its legs have black and white bands.

The caterpillar is one of the Woolly Bear kind with a thick coat of black bristles (setae) and red bands between its segments (can be seen when caterpillar is rolled into a ball).

The caterpillar eats a variety of broad-leaf plants such as broadleaf plantains, dandelions and violets.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Leopard_Moth
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Hi Alli,
sorry, I also don't know the ID but it is a beautiful one. Perhaps a Spilosoma lubricipeda, In German Tiegermotte, but I'm not sure. Anyway a wonderul shot, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Nice closeup Alli,
Great exposure, sharp details...and interesting polka dots ;)
Very nice! Thank You.

Very nice Alli, the exposure is right on the money and the detail is nice and sharp. Well done. It wore an itsy bitsy tweenie weenie blackie polka dotted wingies.... :)

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 232 N: 432] (1564)
  • [2006-06-12 20:54]

I don't know what you are, but you look good!

Allo Alli! This shot is almost monochrome except for the legs and a few blue dots. It's sharp and well exposed, with excellent texture.

Good shot and TFS.

Hi Alli,
Greetings from Destin FL. I saw that exact same creature after an all night tequila shooter contest that I won. I ate the worm in the bottom of the bottle, and I think this is what it would look like if it had lived. Seriously, (If that's possible) this looks great! Amazing colors and detail!
Scott

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 290 N: 3953] (13364)
  • [2006-06-13 2:26]
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Hallo Alli,
you present us a superb picture of an interesting and nicely clolored moth. The deep blue spots and the cristalline surface, both add to the beauty of the picture.
Species identity:
HYPERCOMPE SCRIBONIA (Arctiidae)
Peter

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-06-13 9:12]

Hello Alli,
Lovely capture.POV,details,lighting and composition are wonderful.Exposure is spot on.
TFS...:-)

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  • Oz1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 76 W: 2 N: 173] (994)
  • [2006-06-13 11:46]

Hi Alli,
Very pleasent to look at shot.
colors and details are lovely.
BG is great!
TFS!!!

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1241 W: 129 N: 881] (2814)
  • [2006-06-14 6:48]

Very good photo of a moth!
Never saw it, so I can't help with the ID.
Very good DOF and details!
Very good on colours and POV!
5* and TFS!

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  • hibou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 216 W: 1 N: 329] (1617)
  • [2006-06-16 22:26]

Hello Alli
First time a see this animal. colors and details are great ... TFS Donald

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2006-06-17 0:27]

The Giant Leopard Moth - what a beauty he is, Alli. Even his legs are patterned, and I can imagine how it would look with those beautiful patterns on its wings when they are spread out to 3 inches!! Good find, well done,
Janice

Hello Alli,
very beautiful moth you have presented clearly and sharply in a very elegant way! Thank you, and best reagrds,
Peter

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  • Gudule Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 248 W: 11 N: 288] (1204)
  • [2006-06-27 20:00]

Quelle belle capture, Alli.
Une photo MACRO très intéressante par l'espèce présentée, ses couleurs, les détails et sa pose.
Merci de nous faire connaître ce spécimen.

JN.

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  • Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 886 W: 101 N: 1425] (4931)
  • [2006-06-28 15:53]

Alli, that is some picture of a moth. it is stunning. the detail and sharpness is great and POV is excellent and the moth itself, well is amazing.

TFS

Emma

the strangest insect from all.Exelent picture, congratulations

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