Moth- plain on top, fancy underneath

[einsteinsauntie]

Was surprised to see the deeper colours under the moth which came in with some clothes from the washing line.

[racketman]

pretty coloration and beautiful antennae.

[dreamline]

Agree with Toby regarding those antennae.

A nice colouration on the underside as well. Thanks for sharing.

[skylab]

Great shots. Lovely moth. Nice detail.

[coach51]

Nice shots, e'sauntie. You are in South Aus and you're surprised? Some of the most colorful creatures on the planet hail from there, don't they? Thanks for sharing, Sue. Wonder how those colours help it survive...
~marty

[macro junkie]

lovley shot.

[LordV]

Lovely captures - odd it being more colourful on the underside unless potential mates are always on the ground ?
Brian V.

[Attic]

I was thinking why would it be more colourful under it's wings too, nice shots though.

[Leorooster]

I too love the antennae of this guy :) Nice work ;)

[einsteinsauntie]

I don't know anything about moths and have never seen one of these before. I was pleased with the first shot because I gave up on the flash, the first couple of shots looked like a textured grey moth, no colour visible at all. Had to encourage it into a glass to get the second shot. Thanks for the input.

[einsteinsauntie]

Marty, when I see photos of your Wood Ducks I think you have the most colourful birds! Have to agree though some of Australia's parrots are ridiculously colourful.