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So prudish !
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Philippe Moniotte (pgmoni)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 339 W: 96 N: 563]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (2329) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-04-21 |
| Categories: Insects |
| Camera: Nikon D 80, Nikkor 105mm f2.8D micro |
| Exposure: f/38.0, 1/60 seconds |
| Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-05-09 14:26 |
| Viewed: 671 |
| Points: 4 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
At least, it is what the name of this moth suggests...
Calliteara pudibunda, the Pale Tussock, family Lymantriidae,a male.
Its wingspan is respectable at 55 mm. Flying at night, it spends the day immobile on tree trunks and is very reluctant to move when disturbed.
There are melanic individuals, as well as strongly marked ones. This one is rather plain, but elegant when exhibiting the white posterior wings. |
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- batu
(10976)
- [2007-05-09 14:33]
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Helo Philippe,
nice view of pudibunda - a hairy creature with comb-like antennae. Now, we know why the moth has antennae like these :-).
Best wishes, Peter
Doesn't the face of this moth give the impression of a hairy little doggie with comb-like protrusions sticking out of its cheeks?
On a serious note, this looks like a unique species of moths to me. The antennae in particular are very well captured.
You too deserve two points for it :-).
