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Himemadara-edashaku
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Himemadara-edashaku (Abraxas niphonibia)

Gotta love that Japanese name, eh? ... a real mouthful!
A kind of Abraxas, or "magpie moth".
This one agreed to sit on my left index finger while I took its picture. It was so "agreeable" that I was wondering if it was actually OK or not. But, sure enough, when I eventually gave it a bit of a nudge, it properly fluttered away ... leaving the photographer behind ... to wonder even more.
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Location
Kishiwada, Japan
Date taken
April 23, 2016
Scientific name
Abraxas niphonibia
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mark II, EF100mm 1:2.8L
delia todd
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A super picture and a great tale too Frank. I'm just amazed how you an take pictures one handed and get them sharp and focused!! LOL.

Nice work here laddie.
 
KC Foggin
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A beautiful macro shot of this moth Frank. I love the colors.
 
Stanley Jones
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It sounds like a mutualistic event that both will remember. Brilliant moths with excellent colors and detail. TFS this experience with us Frank!!!!
 

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