Beautiful moths

A stunning moth that was attracted to light at night. Montane forest, Malaysia. Erebus albicinctus, (Erebidae) - ID credit: JC Megabyte.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/ze6n​e7 Erebus albicinctus_MG_4024 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Sphingidae, Smerinthinae - Amplypterus panopus panopus - suggested by Antonio Giudici.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/ze68​HQ Amplypterus panopus panopus_MG_3170 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

A newly emerged Hawk Moth (Daphnis hypothous ). Highlands of Pahang, Malaysia.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/yYSY​ua Daphnis hypothous_MG_3200 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Awesome camouflage. Fooled me! Nature is just so awesome! Erebidae, Erebinae, Hypopyrini - Hypopyra sp. - ID credit: Roger Kendrick.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/yYLS​dL Hypopyra sp. _MG_2920 combo copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Big moth: Eupterotidae

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/zhdP​nH Eupterotidae_MG_4076 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Noctuidae moth, highlands of Pahang, Malaysia.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/zfk3​Bj Noctuidae_MG_4038 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Bonus caterpillar.
Dysphania sp. caterpillar, pretending to be a twig. Selangor, Malaysia.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/yYLH​D9 Dysphania sp. caterpillar_MG_3839 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Bonus butterfly. We spotted this beauty at night. Yellowbodied Clubtail (Pachliopta (Losaria) neptunus neptunus). Malaysia.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/yYLV​rh Pachliopta neptunus neptunus_MG_3689 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

More lepidoptera of Malaysia: http://orionmystery.bl​ogspot.com …flies-and-rainforest.html

Kurt
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DENIS
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7-Dmk11 5-D Mark 11.5D mark 111
Canon 100 macro, Canon MPE-65, Canon 16-35,24-70,70-200,300 F4,and Sigma 150-600 dg sport

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Canon 7D Mk II and Canon 7D |40D |G12 | 350d (300D long gone)
400 F5.6L|70-200 F4L IS|24-105 F4L[COLOR=black] IS|18-55
Macro: 100mm F2.8L IS|100mm| F2.8 |60mm F2.8.

Alex
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Canon 7D / 40D / EF100mm macro / MP_E 65mm macro / Tokina 35mm macro / Speedlite 430EXII / Yongnuo YN560 III / Canon G12 / Raynox DCR250 / et al

la costura de Dios
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Travis
Canon 70D | Canon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 STM | Canon 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS STM | Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8 USM | Twin Speedlite 270EX II's | Speedlite 550EX | Set of tubes
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Macro Hints and tips
Canon 600D, 40D, 5D mk2, 7D, Tamron 90mm macro, Sigma 105mm OS, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

Thanks for looking and commenting, Denis, Linda, Alex, Andres, Travis, Brian. Much appreciated.

mandokid1 wrote in post #17727425
Excellent set and variety,Kurt!

LindaB wrote in post #17727587
+1

Gorgeous.

Linda

Poyatos wrote in post #17727662
Wow! All amazing but agree with Linda that the first capture is particularly gorgeous.

alquimista wrote in post #17728132
awesome specimens kurt, wonderful set!

CanopicJar wrote in post #17728329
Wonderful set Kurt.

For some reason the background in the first one really seems to complement the shot.

Also, the camo is incredible

LordV wrote in post #17728491
Wonderful series Kurt.
Brian v.

Kurt
Malaysia & Borneo herping/macro tours:
http://www.orionherpad​venture.com

Canon MarkII 5D * Canon 70-200mm f/4L * Canon 17-40mm f/4L * Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II * Canon 50mm f/1.8 * Venus 60mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro

George
flickr

Toby
Canon EOS R7, 100 L macro, MP-E65, RF 100-400
Olympus EM-1 MKII/MKIII, 60 macro, 90 macro, 12-40 PRO

80D, 70D, Sigma 18-35 f1.8 DC HSM ART, 24-70 f2.8L, Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM C, 430 EX II, Induro AM24 w/3Pod H1, CT214 w/PHQ-1, and several cold beers.

Thanks for the comments, Mel-S, Toby, George, EKOEPP.

Mel-S wrote in post #17731081
Awesome.

racketman wrote in post #17731044
Spectacular species, makes me want to get a moth trap but I know round here I'll just get small dull brown ones and the odd lacewing.

Worcester Lad wrote in post #17731025
Wonderful stuff, Kurt.

EKOEPP wrote in post #17728939
rad

Kurt
Malaysia & Borneo herping/macro tours:
http://www.orionherpad​venture.com