The moth emerged from the fireside woodpile in a blaze of metallic iridescence some 4 months earlier than it's normal flight season.
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| Fire on the forewing |
Perhaps it just wanted to see the snow?
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| 0649 Esperia sulphurella |
Thursday 17 January 2013
A blaze of metallic iridescence
My first and, so far, only moth species of 2013 does not qualify for Peters 'January 10 Species Challenge'. Apparently it is too small (wingspan = 12mm).
The moth emerged from the fireside woodpile in a blaze of metallic iridescence some 4 months earlier than it's normal flight season.
Perhaps it just wanted to see the snow?
The moth emerged from the fireside woodpile in a blaze of metallic iridescence some 4 months earlier than it's normal flight season.
Perhaps it just wanted to see the snow?
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Wow, what incredibly colourful incandescent scales this species has once under the lens - a fantastic photo Mike.
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Stunning!
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