Puss moth on red camellia in my Garden

Here we have a rather delightful UK moth, the Puss Moth (Cerura vinula), medium large, with a wingspan of up to 70mm. This is a male, as evidenced by the feathery antennae used to detect the pheromones given off by the females.

I believe that the name "puss moth" refers to the cat-like hair on the head and body, but I always think that it looks more like a Dalmatian dog!

Taken with a Canon 7D, natural light, Canon 100mm f/2.8L macro lens, f18 1/40 second on a tripod, natural light

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Puss moth on red camellia in my Garden by Mr Bennett Kent, on Flickr

Here is a close up of the furry head, which I think looks like the ermine they wear in the House of Lords!!

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Puss moth furry head against Camellia by Mr Bennett Kent, on Flickr

James
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Prometheusuk wrote in post #16008927
Lovely set James.

Regards
James

Many thanks, James
James!

James
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Body: Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 430 EX III - RT Speedflash, Canon EF 24-70mm f4 L IS USM Lens, 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens, Canon MPE-65 Macro Lens, Manfrotto 290 MT294A3 Tripod, Manfrotto 498 Ball Head
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Bas

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BasAndrews wrote in post #16009212
Wonderful captures James.

Many thanks, Bas

James
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KILLERCLOWN wrote in post #16009321
Beautiful captures/ colour/ detail.

Much appreciated, Killerclown!

James
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butterfly2937 wrote in post #16009225
Wow I have never seen one of these. Amazing looking insect!

Thanks a lot, they really are spectacular

James
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