I'll admit to large gaps in my knowledge of nature, and to confirm that, I'm not even sure if my subject today is a moth or a butterfly - and I'm not even sure that I know what the difference is!
I found this on our lounge window perched on the glass with it's wings outstretched, so this seemed a good opportunity to practice with the macro on my camera.
If anyone does know what it is (and the species as well, if possible), I would be interested to hear from you.
A beautiful shot!!! it's a moth, but I couldn't possibly say which species... there are so many hundreds, and they change from country to country too!!!
Moths tend to sit with their wings open, butterflies tend to keep their wings closed! Moths have short more thick stumpy looking antenna, butterflies have longer more delicate antennae!!!
These are tow simple and common methods of telling butterflies and moths part!!! (But like with everything, there are always a few exceptions to the rule!!!)
Agree with Therese - it's a moth but that's the extent of my knowledge. A lovely macro especially taken against such a strong lightsource but this has helped bring out some fabulous detail
I am in agreement, it's a moth but like the others, not the foggiest as to what sort :-). Nice sharp image with the coloured flowers in the background. Was he on a window?
These are tow simple and common methods of telling butterflies and moths part!!! (But like with everything, there are always a few exceptions to the rule!!!)
Thank you Therese, and thank you for the guidance on how to tell the difference between moths and butterflies!
Ian
Thank you Padlock - back lighting can work wonders!
Ian
Thank you Brian, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you Hazel - it was quite settled and placid when I approached the fearsome beast!
Ian
Thank you Ferry, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you Gill, I was quite pleased with the result!
Ian
Thank you Jacqui - I was pleased with the detail that I managed to capture!
Ian
Thank you Malc, the back lighting was a great help with this shot.
Ian
Thank you Bob - the vote seems unanimous!
Ian
Thank you Tony - the back lighting was very useful here!
Ian
Thank you Ross - it was on the glass of our lounge window inside the house.
Ian
Thank you Colie, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you Kathy, the vote is unanimously in favour of it being a moth!
Ian
Thank you MaryBeth - the verdict is unanimous, it's a moth!
Ian