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Buff Arches Habrosyne pyritoides
CEJ

Buff Arches Habrosyne pyritoides (Habrosyne pyritoides)

To 40W actinic light trap: Chester, UK: 21/07/2015
On a day bedevilled by gusty winds eddying round the garden I had to be content with this image of a favourite moth.
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Habitat
suburban garden
Location
Chester UK
Date taken
22/07/2015
Scientific name
Habrosyne pyritoides
Equipment used
Olympus OMD EM5 with M Zuiko Digital 60mm f2.8 macro. Stacked in Zerene PMax
delia todd
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What an amazing moth that is!!!

A super picture Clive - very well done.
 
Kits
I'd be more than content with that fabulous close up.
 
CEJ
Thanks - had to be content with this one as opposed to numerous others with wispy bits flapping in the breeze!
 
J
Nonetheless, the patterns on what I presume to be the hind wing are superb, I can see why you would want to trap one in calm conditions.
JMH
 
Stanley Jones
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WOW, I could look at this all day. Mother Nature out did herself with this one. Amazing moth and a fabulous picture Clive!!!!!
 

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