Spots of Color by GBCalls

Photography • Insects • posted on Jun 17, 2009

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Hi Everyone, I believe this is a giant leopard moth- a new species to me. I coaxed it off the ground and left it up on a fence post that it eventually left for greener ground. I took a half dozen photos of this moth and it never stopped moving. This being the best to show all of his markings and colors. Thank you all for the comments and favorites on my recent uploaded photos. It certainly helps keep me motivated. This camera and I have sort of reached a level of compatibility. Best of Day to you -GB- Zoom for more detail

Comments (27)

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decie

6:25AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

beautiful moth love the colors great capture.

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InfiniteMoon

6:27AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

WOW! That's beautiful!

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Richardphotos

6:30AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

looks like it's feelers are missing one and the other is damaged.exceptional find and quality macro

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petercp

6:52AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

Just beautiful, I have never seen one like it!

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bmac62

7:22AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

New to me too. All moths and butterflies make great targets. I haven't got a one in my gallery yet. Send one my way:)

tpx1

7:39AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

great capture

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lucindawind

7:55AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

oh hes a beauty .. Ive never seen one this colour ..lovely shot

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Amosicho

8:53AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

great capture.

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costapanos

9:00AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

Wonderful capture!

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flavia49

11:32AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

very nice!

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MOSKETON

11:34AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

PRECIOSA.

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durleybeachbum

11:40AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

What a gorgeous thing! you got an excellent pic!

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sandra46

11:56AM | Wed, 17 June 2009

superb shot!

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moochagoo

12:21PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

Wow, excellent capture !

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flora-crassella

2:05PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

what a wonderful moth!!!!!!! Great photo!!!!!

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CavalierLady

3:00PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

What a cool moth! I've never even seen a picture of this before... great sot!

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kgb224

4:12PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

Stunning capture.

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orig_buggy

6:04PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

I think you did an excellent capture on the coloring and markings!

MrsLubner

6:57PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

I have seen these on bug ID sites but never seen one this detailed and easy to view. Stunning capture.

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npauling

8:03PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

Wow, I've not seen one like this before, he's a beauty. Well caught.

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dortygene

8:47PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

That certainly is a different fellow. Goes to show that patience is often times rewarded. I am enjoying everyone's insect and bird postings. The most I am see are mosquitoes and who wants to photograph them.

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danapommet

11:07PM | Wed, 17 June 2009

Magnificent capture GB. Love the color and patterns. Dana

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JeffG7BRJ

2:26PM | Thu, 18 June 2009

You should have come with Alan and I to the butterfly farm, although it would have been quite a distance to travel for you. Excellent capture under the circumstances and a very colourful moth as well, love that blue on the head. Bravo!!!!!

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