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16-JUL-2013 Lejun

Regal Moth (7706) Male "Claspers"

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Citheronia regalis
Hodges #7706
Male, Dorsal View
This is a closer look at the claspers on this male moth
The claspers are used for gripping the female moth during mating.
Male moths are apparently seldom seen.
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon COOLPIX S8200
1/30s f/3.3 at 4.5mm iso110 hide exif
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Date/Time16-Jul-2013 23:49:33
MakeNikon
ModelCOOLPIX S8200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.5 mm
Exposure Time1/30 sec
Aperturef/3.3
ISO Equivalent110
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