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rare and big
picus

rare and big (Saturnia pyri)

It is very rare and I found it to the end of its period of life (short) in a day of rain. the photograph was able to be better but the light and the time were meager.
Habitat
Fields with bushes and tree
Location
Carmine Bivio ( Pv) Italy
Date taken
05/29/2008
Scientific name
Saturnia pyri
Equipment used
Olympus E-1 ,14/54 zuiko
WOW! I've only seen one of this once, when I was a child! Stunning, aren't they? It seems to be staring at you eagerly, with those big four eyes! ;) Beautiful picture of a beautiful Moth, Luigi, great job!!! :t: :loveme:
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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