Sunday 10 July 2011

Moths

I have taken quite a few Moths over the last few weeks but never have the time to post them.
Here is a selection, some of which were taken at work and some caught in the Moth trap.
There are a few lifers such as the Buff Tip and Barred Straw.
Hope they are all named correctly but please let me know if any are wrong. John

























18 comments:

  1. Hi,
    Lovely macro pictures.
    Greetings from sweden
    /Ingemar

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  2. An absolutely superb post. the Twenty Plumed Moth is beautiful.

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  3. Such a great variety John. Just beautiful.
    A shame that most of these are missed by us. Stunning creatures of the night.

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  4. Great moths, and I love the Twenty Plumed Moth, it stands out from all the rest. Mind, I also like them very much.

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  5. Wow you have been busy, some excellent images, lots I havent seen before!

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  6. Oooh, what a neat collection! Very nice photography!

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  7. Great pics, of some lovely moths, Green Arches is one of my favourites.

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  8. WOW...what a amazing collection of Moths you got here and I had trouble photographing one !...Thomas

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  9. Hi John, always a pleasure to see your photos. Can I suggest a few alternative i'd's?

    Scorched Carpet = Sharp-angled Peacock
    Small Scallop = Riband Wave (plain form remutata)
    Great Oak Beauty = Willow Beauty
    Fan-foot = Small Fan-foot
    Clay Triple Lines = Blood Vein (not sure about this one)

    Andy

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  10. Thanks Andy,will rename when i get the time.
    John.

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  11. Great set of images you are both prolific, like Bob there a few i've never seen before

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  12. Thanks for all your great comments.
    John.

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  13. Do you have a really nice job on your blog! Congratulations and have a nice day!

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  14. Holy Cow! What a diversity of shots. Great post! Blue Skies.

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  15. Great serie, very nice specimens here ;)

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  16. Very interesting creatures. Good eye: through your story I can, now, perceive the beauty of those humble butterflies. Thanks, and best regards.

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  17. Thank you for your great comments.
    John and Sue.

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