PDA

View Full Version : Blue green irridescent moth

Trace
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 15:47
OK - you wanted insects. Not sure of this one's name but I think its from the Adelidae family - beautiful. ID would be appreciated.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2926962600_fc3718de63_o.jpg

This one with a bit of fill flash
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2926962594_b34190de4d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2926962584_8b0ce5d53f_o.jpg

Thanks for looking

Cheers Trace
spidermanrbryce2006
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 15:48
what a lovely color moth!
wabbit
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 19:32
Woah ... that's unusual.. great shot!!
Bill Pham
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 20:07
that first one is a beauty. great color on it.

Bill
striving
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 21:14
Very nice!
SwingBopper
9th of October 2008 (Thu), 21:50
That is a sterling series. I've never seen such a beautiful moth. Great job!
LordV
10th of October 2008 (Fri), 00:36
Wonderful captures of a beautiful moth
Brian V.
obecanobe
10th of October 2008 (Fri), 07:00
Nice colours, my fave #1
Trace
10th of October 2008 (Fri), 16:39
Thank for your comments all. I now have to try and get this really bright blue butterfly I saw near work.
racketman
10th of October 2008 (Fri), 16:57
lovely shots, good luck with ID - looks like you are on the right track.