“Chlorochlamys phyllinaria” (Geometridae)

It was so hard to choose today! Photographed my first Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) today, although it was in a campus garden. In the same campus garden, I also got another Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) with wings-down as well as some cool leaf- and seed-pod shots, but Clare also liked this one, which made me reconsider.

This is a variety of moth that apparently has no “common name” and BAMONA has no images in its image gallery! I’m not sure what those facts might mean, but I like this image just the same. This was taken in our front garden on some “Golden Carpet” (Sedum kamtschaticum).

Confirmed at BAMONA as Chlorochlamys phyllinaria (family Geometridae, subfamily Geometrinae); http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/743293

A year ago (“Finally!” — my first Monarch butterfly): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-09-18

[Sondra Sarra]

excellent composition. Love the contrasting colors. fav.

[elaine]

I love the fringy edges of the wings!

[Vicki Dixon]

the pattern on the wings matches the shape of the plant it is on...so nice with the contrast of color

[Chris]

beautiful!

[Rick Schies]

She is quite beautiful and delicate looking

[Taephy]

wise choice...white on green looks good.

[Michelle]

Oh what a beauty :) Glad you reconsidered

[Linda Lorraine]

Love the textures here!

[Lisa Pouncy]

I love its frayed wings. Gorgeous shot xx

[Nada A.]

Love the feathery ends of the wings.

[Tara]

Nice shot and composition. I really like the gray moth against the green leaves and the fact that those are the only 2 colors in the shot.