Io Moths - part 3 by Leeco

Photography • Insects • posted on Aug 06, 2008

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Nikon 7900 pocket camera - hand held image. This is the end of this series. It shows a female IO moth (top one) and a male (bottom one). It is obvious that the female is larger and a different color, but what cannot be seen in these shots is the difference in their antennae. The female has slender antenna and the males have feathery ones. Unfortunately, both of these specimens were determined to keep their heads tucked down and their antennae against the sides of their heads and bodies. This image was taken on one of the days when both a male and a female had emerged. After allowing them time to expand and dry their wings, I managed to get them both on my hand at the same time. It took several tries, lol. Out of 15 eggs I found (see the last 2 postings for details), 15 hatched and 14 pupated. 13 of those (7 males and 6 females) have emerged and were released. I am waiting for the last one to finish the project. Some different moths will finish out the week. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (23)

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amota99517

12:40AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

This is such a fascinating shot and so well done!!!!

MrsLubner

12:40AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

DANG! these are so BEAUTIFUL! And they don't seem to mind you holding them! Gorgeous pov and clarity that really shows off their marvelous colors and markings.

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skyla824

1:02AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

awesome macro work...

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Igolochka

1:39AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

WOOOW!!! They are so beautiful and big! Excellent close-up shot!

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durleybeachbum

1:49AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

They are GORGEOUS! Thankyou for all you incubation, feeding and photoing efforts to show us!

Liam.

2:34AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

Wow! How are you doing it? Put a spell on them or what? Amazing shot!

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Chaosphoto

2:57AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

Well, aren't they pretty Lee but I'm not convinced they have heads :).

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GBCalls

4:33AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

Super capture! Well presented with interesting points.

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CavalierLady

5:51AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

How awesome that you can hold them and get a picture. I can see the feathered antennae on the male. They are beautiful. Excellent series!!

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JeffG7BRJ

6:25AM | Wed, 06 August 2008

You have this fantastic afinity with little critters Lee, I think that is the reason you can get them to pose like this for you. A very enjoyable and informative series Lee, thank you for sharing. Excellent clarity and detail. Bravo!!!!!

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