Micro Moth by Onslow

Photography • Animals • posted on May 20, 2006

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Description

This little moth has a 15mm extended wingspan, tiny, yet so beautiful, hence I am posting a here. It is Pyrausta aurata for those who would like an ID. Quite common in the UK often found on garden herbs like: Mint, Marjoram or Thyme. I disturbed it from my Thyme pathway and it has flown up onto a much larger leaf for the photograph. Many thanks for viewing and any comments you leave. Richard. For the technical: Canon 30D, Sigma 150mm F2.8, F11, 1/250th, ISO 400, no flash, hand held. size>

Comments (22)

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nongo

10:15AM | Sat, 20 May 2006

What a catch!!! look, he has two hearts of gold on his wings!!! excllent!!!!!

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rainbows

10:22AM | Sat, 20 May 2006

Incredible photography!! Very beautiful moth, Richard. Superb work here.

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iaacf

10:40AM | Sat, 20 May 2006

Betaiful.. I have them in my iwn garden in summer. Mostly found in the Metha plants..

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Zacko

12:15PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

WOOOOW!!! What an amazing macro...sooo tiny...and yet so gorgeous!!! And handheld as well...no wonder ive appointed you my mentor. #:O) Have a wonderful weekend buddy!!!

jared99

1:16PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

Absolutely superb!

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tommorules

2:02PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

Incredible! That's one great lens you've got there! Superb colour & detail. Just one question - how does it know you aren't a predator & fly off?

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tizjezzme

2:16PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

pretty moth .. beautiful closeup. So crisp and clear. I dont think I've ever seen one of these before.

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short_ribs

3:01PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

WOW This is awesome!!! you have done an amazing job with this!!! Thanks for sharing!

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Marsille

3:04PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

Incredable photo.. Great detail.. Every hair is clean and clear..

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Nath06

4:32PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

Awesome macro ,it's splendid!!! Bravo :)

cynlee

6:16PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

red velvet detailed beauty on thyme~

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kimariehere

8:05PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

WOW!! ITS SOO istsy bitsy!! AWESOME marco hard thing to do of such a small subject!! and you have done beautifully here!!.... excellent love the colors and compo! V

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jocko500

9:14PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

very lovely looking

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claudialee

9:23PM | Sat, 20 May 2006

It looks as though the tiny moth were wearing a satin embroidered gown, much like a chinese painting. Great macro!! HUGS!!!

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Margana

2:49AM | Sun, 21 May 2006

Fifteen mm?Wow that's a tiny thing,indeed.Excellent work,my friend!I love the beautiful detail and the quality is out-standing.Love the furry red of her...coat(?),lol...I'm wondering what herb that is.It's certainly not thyme...And it's too veiny and light to be any mint I've seen...Looks luscious,whatever it is...Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing this mini-wonder with us.-M :^)

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