Box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ), #5199.4 by larose forest photos


06-Sep-2023	Christine Hanrahan

A species of moth native to China, but found in Toronto in 2019. Common, I think, in Europe.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Tom Murray		17-Sep-2023 13:44
Interesting find, and I see on BugGuide that in NA so far it's only been seen in Ontario.

janescottcumming		15-Sep-2023 15:22
Luminous was the word I was looking for when I saw this and then I saw that was what Helen thought too! V

Carl Carbone		15-Sep-2023 15:09
Interesting. Not sure I've ever seen one.

Pierre Martin		15-Sep-2023 10:35
quite a find, beautifuk moth and picture!

Nirvan Hope		15-Sep-2023 05:12
Beautifully sleek and elegant.

joseantonio		15-Sep-2023 03:32
great capture of this beauty.V.

hayl		15-Sep-2023 00:58
Shiny and soft textures both on this moth.

Helen Betts		14-Sep-2023 23:12
What a pretty moth, almost luminous, and nicely captured. V.

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