Meet the Luna Moth π
Rose candy moth
Found this male African Emperor Moth (probably Pseudobunaea irius, Saturniidae) in a denser type of miombo forest at Mikembo sanctuary (DR Congo, Katanga, 35km NE of Lubumbashi, January 2015). Almost immobile specimen, near completing inflating its wings. The supporting plant was blocked with a small clamp, just under the frame. Image based on 86 exposures, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Canon 5D mkii, EF 100mm macro f/2.8L IS USM, ISO-100, f/5, -0.3step, 1/8s, natural light, morning. Magnification close to 1x (on ff). General habit of this large moth in the first comment
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Pink-Striped Oakworm Moth
Sweetbay silk moth
Posts about Moths and Butterfiles written by buffalostevep
Gods pretty lil creatures ")
cute pink moth :)
