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06-Sep-2019 copyright Elizabeth Bickel

Lichen Moth

On Mint Flowers.

Thanks Bob B.for the ID

Canon EOS 7D Mark II ,Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro
1/200s f/8.0 at 150.0mm iso3200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time06-Sep-2019 16:59:51
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 7D Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length150 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent3200
Exposure Bias1.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (5)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Bob B.22-Sep-2019 09:03
Sorry, meant to post that as a private comment. This appears to be the black and yellow lichen moth - Lycomorpha pholus (Drury). The look-alike beetles are the Net-winged beetles, Family Lycidae. For a quick look at the differences, check the antennae.
Bob B.22-Sep-2019 08:56
Liz, this is actually a moth.
larose forest photos17-Sep-2019 02:19
Gorgeous shot! V
Don Mottershead17-Sep-2019 00:07
Lovely capture. V
Ton T.16-Sep-2019 19:37
A fantastically colored bug in a fine setting! V
laine16-Sep-2019 19:02
Great colour contrasts and focus. V
joseantonio16-Sep-2019 18:31
a spectacular capture with nice contrast of colors.V.