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Copyright: SERGIO STELLA (flashpoint) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 162 W: 13 N: 550] (3148)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF Micro 105mm f2.8
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 6:54
Viewed: 333
Points: 6
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Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae
genus Capperia Platyptilia sp


Plume moths are easily recognized by their characteristic "T"-shaped resting posture and the lobed or divided wings of most species. While the family Pterophoridae is easily identified, species determinations are more challenging, often requiring dissection and preparation of genitalia slides. The usual resting posture is with the wings extended laterally and narrowly rolled up. Often they resemble a piece of dried grass, and may pass unnoticed by potential predators even when resting in exposed situations in daylight. Some species have larvae which are stem- or root-borers while others are leaf-browsers.



Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Software: Paint Shop Pro Photo 11,20
Exposure Time: 10/1250 sec
F-Stop: f/8.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 110
Focal Length: 105 mm
Date Taken: 2008-05-09 15:22
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 74 kb


Thanks Peter(BATU)for identifications

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hello sergio,

this moth looks really quite interesting, i liked the pov and the composition but feel that results could be better, after all you are using a nikon micro lens. Have you taken this shot handheld? Also the image size is only 74 kb whereas now the permitted limit has been extended to 300 kb. usage of size limit of 300kb may result in uploading better quality image.

Keep on shooting.

regards
pankaj

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1012 W: 285 N: 3343] (11066)
  • [2008-05-10 7:33]

Ciao Sergio,
you show us a clear and sharp picture of this microlepidoptera species. It belongs to the family Pterophoridae and is most probably a species of the genus Capperia. However, it is difficult to correctly identify the species although there are a number of good books.
Best wishes, Peter

Hello Sergio!
Very interesting and not very common object. These moths are rather rarely presented in TN's gallry. And moreover you photographed a pair during copulation, very good work :)
TFS and all the best,
Radomir

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