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02-Jun-2023 Christine Hanrahan

Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia). #7767

Reveler Conservation Area

A magnificent Giant Silk Moth, with a wingspan of about 5inches. We just don't expect such giant, colourful moths to inhabit our "north" woods! But they do.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 5.6mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
janescottcumming28-Jul-2024 14:07
So beautiful! V
Nirvan Hope28-Jul-2024 05:28
Incredible. Such beauty.
Irene Wehrli19-Jun-2023 08:50
A price winner Christine and you captured it so very well!
Irene
Jeff Real17-Jun-2023 14:07
This is a breathtaking subject!
The details and colors are spectacular!
V
Nirvan Hope17-Jun-2023 01:02
Magnificent it is! And good to see all the other little fliers (probably wondering in awe!)
Don17-Jun-2023 00:53
That's a gorgeous moth and an immaculate specimen.
hayl16-Jun-2023 22:59
Outstanding to find one and this is a perfect photo of it with every detail.
Hank Vander Velde16-Jun-2023 22:50
What a beautiful moth and excellent sharp image of it Christine.
Carl Carbone16-Jun-2023 22:30
Gorgeous! We've been watching a cocoon in the park with the hopes of seeing it hatched.
janescottcumming16-Jun-2023 21:24
Wow, that's so impressive! V
Walter Otto Koenig16-Jun-2023 21:23
What a beauty with these markings and colors. "V"
Mairéad16-Jun-2023 21:12
That really is a beauty - such great colours and pattern.V
Allan Jay16-Jun-2023 20:31
Exquisite details and colour, Christine!
Ursula Miller16-Jun-2023 20:10
What a beautiful moth. This pattern is really fascinating! V
Helen Betts16-Jun-2023 20:08
Fine shot of this beauty, posing perfectly for you. V.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet16-Jun-2023 20:01
Splendid capture.
joseantonio16-Jun-2023 19:47
nice with the shadow.V.
Buz Kiefer16-Jun-2023 19:31
This one has a beautifully colored and great pattern. V
Pierre Martin16-Jun-2023 19:28
such a terrific picture of that mighty butterfly, bravo!
globalgadabout16-Jun-2023 19:25
what a fabulous looking moth...it seems dressed for a ball at a castle....
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