August 18, 2022 at 12:15 pm
Textile Moths With Vintage Tapestry Wings
Gorgeous!
Everything looks cooler in super slow motion
Monkey Slug Caterpillar (Phobetron Hipparchia, Limacodidae) from the Amazon Rainforest of Puyo, Ecuador
As the magnification increases you can really see the incredible texture and complexity of the moth’s wing
Photograph by Gyorgy Csoka To protect itself from would-be predators, the Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) has evolved to mimic the look and mannerisms of a real hornet. The large bulky moth has a typical wingspan of 33-48 mm (adults) with yellow banding on its abdomen. Photograph by Ian Kimber The moth is…
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