Notodonta dromedarius – A moth which looks like it is suffering from oxidation with its distinct red rusty markings. One of the easier of the night lepidoptera to photograph. They are fairly calm and will remain still for a long time.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 20th July 2017
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
That one is beautiful. I might have to try a bit of mothing then again already a lot on my plate.
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Mothing can be quite time consuming, and you don’t always get enough sleep, but the finds can be very rewarding 🙂
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Nice when your subject is cooperative😊. Very nice, Pete!
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It sure is, Belinda, and I wish it was always the case! Thank you very much 🙂
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Quite a handsome moth and those front legs look like they could provide some meaty drumsticks. All scales, I know. 🙂
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I always enjoy seeing these, and their like. I think they like us humans really, for when they are on your finger they don’t like to let go, such is their tight grip with those legs. Thank you, Steve 🙂
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That second image reminds me of something quite alien in appearance. Hard to believe it’s just a moth with that large head and forelegs.
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Moths do come in or sorts of shapes and sizes, such is their diversity, and some can look quite alien.
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Maybe you can be The Moth Whisperer. 😀
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Lol! I only popped to the garage earlier and there was one on the door.
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Very handsome though 🙂
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🙂
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