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08-JUL-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Polyphemous moth eggs

These are the eggs of the large and beautiful Polyphemous moth. They were found on the underside of a bur oak leaf. Each egg is larger than the entire egg case of the assassin bug which contains numerous eggs. A big egg for a big moth! To see the adult moth, go here: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/156495801.

For a side view of the moth: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/114157394

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/200s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time08-Jul-2014 12:27:08
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ModelDMC-FZ200
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Focal Length4.5 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent125
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Carl Carbone13-Jul-2014 22:21
What a neat find. I haven't seen a Polyphemus moth in years.
bill friedlander09-Jul-2014 21:29
Fascinating shape for eggs. Great eye to spot this! V
Patrick Goossens09-Jul-2014 20:46
Looks indeed like little chocolat candy.
Guest 09-Jul-2014 19:26
Looks like candies! Chocolate trimmed. V
hayl09-Jul-2014 19:03
Your super photos have me turning over leaves now but I've yet to find the wonders you do.
J. Scott Coile09-Jul-2014 18:51
Ellie befriended a male Polyphemous Moth on the 4th.

http://www.pbase.com/1designguy/image/156472901
Ceya09-Jul-2014 16:37
They look like little cakes! Excellent macro shot. V
joseantonio09-Jul-2014 16:19
You always find some nature treasures.V.
Jean Chiasson09-Jul-2014 16:14
Great macro details vote
Helen Betts09-Jul-2014 16:12
Amazing to think that they will turn into that pretty moth in the other picture! Super detail here, Christine. V.
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